Video shows angler freeing great white shark after surprise catch at Nantucket

Elliot Sudal released a great white shark on Sunday after catching it accidentally off a Massachusetts beach. Sudal, an angler who frequently fishes at the Nantucket beach, posted video footage of the encounter to social media to demonstrate safe catch-and-release practices for large marine predators. The video shows Sudal carefully maneuvering the shark from the surf and releasing it back into the ocean within seconds of the catch. This incident highlights the presence of great white sharks in the area and Sudal's commitment to responsible angling. The footage has garnered significant online attention, sparking discussion about interactions between humans and sharks.