Probably took 300 yards of line off my reel.' Nantucket fisherman catches first great white shark.

A Nantucket fisherman’s first great white shark catch underscores the thrill of rare wildlife while highlighting the duties that come with protected species. Elliot Sudal, 37, reeled the shark onto Nobadeer Beach on Nantucket on Sunday, with a cheering crowd nearby and a quick release once the hook was removed. He estimates about 300 yards of line vanished from his reel as he and a buddy and 14-year-old Stone Fornes guided the shark to shore and released it. Sudal notes that great whites are prohibited to target in U.S. waters, and he posted the video to demonstrate a safe, immediate release.