Matt Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Well i read these guys are under threat and dad last saw it when he was 16 (9876 years ago 😄)  but five miles south of Portland we saw a thresher shark leap twice 30 foot from the boat.  thought process dolphin - shite that's too big - look at the tail - its gone again  not often your just leaving on a trip too be totally chuffed, ive seen dolphins and poipioses before but this was something else charlieannear, Stuie, niggle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've never seen that before excellent  Didn't realise your dad was so young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Great sight  Only seen one once, about 4 years ago on our way out to the wrecks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I wonder what was chasing it to make it leap like that ? Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 They do it to stun mackerel and also use their tails then eat the stunned fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I have seen them hooked off St. Catherine's whilst Tope fishing. Â They don't stay hooked for very long! Â Â Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 One of my daughters teachers caught one near Boscombe pier whilst handling for Mackerel on a Kayak a few years ago    http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/8263674.anglers_hook_shark_off_boscombe_pier/  Mick Bramble banker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 The Poole Bay monster is alive ............................................................................... we need a bigger boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 The Poole Bay monster is alive ............................................................................... we need a bigger boat! No you don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Well outside poole bay monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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