Today, the Monster Shark Tournament remains as an enduring testament to the legacy of our fallen friend, by continuing his vision of sustainable fisheries, and by promoting the environmental awareness of our oceanic ecosystems. The Monster Shark Tournament is a charity fishing contest where the proceeds generated from the event are donated to various organizations committed to supporti. Ng the concepts of sustainable fishing. In the past, we have donated funding to various sustainable fishing aligned organizations and research endeavors including the following; the Steve James Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dr Greg Skomal. The North Atlantic Monster Shark Tournament. Dates July 18-21, 2019. Location West Island Marina, Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Protest Call the organizers, Sharks Fund Fisheries Corp. (they bill themselves a 'nonprofit organization' on their Facebook page), (508) 717-8810 and post on the organizer's Facebook page to demand that this tournament be permanently cancelled.
Monster Shark Tournament Becomes Blue Water Classic
The long poles and the antennae of deep-sea fishing boats lined the harbor in Oak Bluffs on Thursday as fishermen from on and off-Island prepared for the first annual Oak Bluffs Blue Water Classic fishing tournament.
Welcome to the 25th Annual Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament! The preeminent sportfishing event of the 2010 Summer Tournament series promises to be another complete sell out. As always, expect world-class sportfishing, fine dining and excitement for all. The top five finishers will be awarded with a variety of highly valuable prizes and awards.
Monster Shark Becomes Big Game Fish Tournament
The days of shark weighing in Oak Bluffs will come to an end following a vote by the town selectmen this week to grant a harbor permit for a tournament that targets other big game fish.
The new tournament, led by Cape Cod residents Damon Sacco and Christian Giardini, will be held in the town marina July 24 to 26.
Selectmen to Decide Future of Shark Tournament Tonight
Future of Oak Bluffs Shark Tournament Uncertain
Police Have Hands Full for Shark Tourney
The third weekend in July was again a busy time for the Oak Bluffs police department, which reported a busier-than-normal weekend in light of the shark tournament and festival. But while last year police said they felt overwhelmed, this year the department reported that an increased police presence may have deterred more serious incidents.
The department reported that between Thursday, July 18 and Sunday, July 21, police responded to 175 incidents, making 25 arrests and placing four people into protective custody.
Shark Tournament Is Opportunity To Study Poorly Understood Predators
While each of the spectators made it home in one piece after the annual Monster Shark Tournament had officially ended, the same isn't true for the 12 sharks weighed in over the two days. Each fish was cut up and pieces transported to different places. Muscle was brought home to serve — shark steak for dinner. Teeth found homes in the keepsake boxes of little boys. Photographs were uploaded to Facebook and Instagram.
Magellan Out of Harwich Takes Home Top Prize in Shark Contest
Call it beginner's luck, offshore fishing skill or maybe a combination of both.
But the crew of Magellan out of Harwich and captained by Jason Pillsbury took home the $20,000 prize in the Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament Saturday.
Magellan landed a 429-porbeagle shark on Friday and another 313-pound porbeagle on Saturday and won the tournament with 742 points.
Big Game Fishermen, Big Crowd of Spectators Gather for Shark Tournament
A 429-pound porbeagle shark was the winning catch on the first day of the Monster Shark Tournament Friday.
Dan Lundy landed the shark aboard Magellan out of Harwich, captained by Jason Pillsbury. It was their first time to fish the tournament, which is sponsored by the Boston Big Game Fishing Club and carries a $20,000 prize for the boat that wins the most points.
Big Crowds, Police Presence Expected for Shark Tournament
The 27th Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament is set for this weekend, and will likely be the last tournament of its size to be held in town following years of debate and controversy.
Sponsored by the Boston Big Game Fishing Club, the tournament begins Friday and continues Saturday. The tournament's home base is the Oak Bluffs marina.
Shark Release Ballot Question Passes
Monster Shark Tournament 2020
Welcome to the 25th Annual Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament! The preeminent sportfishing event of the 2010 Summer Tournament series promises to be another complete sell out. As always, expect world-class sportfishing, fine dining and excitement for all. The top five finishers will be awarded with a variety of highly valuable prizes and awards.
Monster Shark Becomes Big Game Fish Tournament
The days of shark weighing in Oak Bluffs will come to an end following a vote by the town selectmen this week to grant a harbor permit for a tournament that targets other big game fish.
The new tournament, led by Cape Cod residents Damon Sacco and Christian Giardini, will be held in the town marina July 24 to 26.
Selectmen to Decide Future of Shark Tournament Tonight
Future of Oak Bluffs Shark Tournament Uncertain
Police Have Hands Full for Shark Tourney
The third weekend in July was again a busy time for the Oak Bluffs police department, which reported a busier-than-normal weekend in light of the shark tournament and festival. But while last year police said they felt overwhelmed, this year the department reported that an increased police presence may have deterred more serious incidents.
The department reported that between Thursday, July 18 and Sunday, July 21, police responded to 175 incidents, making 25 arrests and placing four people into protective custody.
Shark Tournament Is Opportunity To Study Poorly Understood Predators
While each of the spectators made it home in one piece after the annual Monster Shark Tournament had officially ended, the same isn't true for the 12 sharks weighed in over the two days. Each fish was cut up and pieces transported to different places. Muscle was brought home to serve — shark steak for dinner. Teeth found homes in the keepsake boxes of little boys. Photographs were uploaded to Facebook and Instagram.
Magellan Out of Harwich Takes Home Top Prize in Shark Contest
Call it beginner's luck, offshore fishing skill or maybe a combination of both.
But the crew of Magellan out of Harwich and captained by Jason Pillsbury took home the $20,000 prize in the Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament Saturday.
Magellan landed a 429-porbeagle shark on Friday and another 313-pound porbeagle on Saturday and won the tournament with 742 points.
Big Game Fishermen, Big Crowd of Spectators Gather for Shark Tournament
A 429-pound porbeagle shark was the winning catch on the first day of the Monster Shark Tournament Friday.
Dan Lundy landed the shark aboard Magellan out of Harwich, captained by Jason Pillsbury. It was their first time to fish the tournament, which is sponsored by the Boston Big Game Fishing Club and carries a $20,000 prize for the boat that wins the most points.
Big Crowds, Police Presence Expected for Shark Tournament
The 27th Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament is set for this weekend, and will likely be the last tournament of its size to be held in town following years of debate and controversy.
Sponsored by the Boston Big Game Fishing Club, the tournament begins Friday and continues Saturday. The tournament's home base is the Oak Bluffs marina.
Shark Release Ballot Question Passes
Monster Shark Tournament 2020
Monster Shark Tournament Tiger Shark 2005
Oak Bluffs voted in favor of catch-and-release shark tournaments, West Tisbury approved a new police station and Edgartown approved two spending projects during annual town elections last week. Voter turnout was sparse, between nine and 13 per cent, and few races were contested. Oak Bluffs voters approved a nonbinding referendum that would make shark tournaments in town catch and release only by a margin of 225 to 186.Monster Shark Tournament 2021
The annual Oak Bluffs Monster Shark Tournament, which offers prizes for the largest shark caught, is held at the Oak Bluffs harbor every summer.
