Black tip shark hooked in the bay

**Tattooist Dave** · 10-27-2006, 04:20 PM

Two nights ago i hooked into a 4ft. black tip shark in the hogtown bayou near lion park. i fish the sallows and canals by my house over there. ive heard reports of two others that hang around the area. thought i just put the warning out. on lighter note the speckle trout and flounder are hitting like crazy-Dave

**kurt** · 10-27-2006, 05:07 PM

Thanks for the report. What are the fish hitting? hopefully not each other.

**Capt. William** · 10-27-2006, 07:37 PM

I have seen many many sharks over there in that area most of the ones I have seen have been bull sharks. ranging from 4'-6' plenty big enough to hurt you but everyone needs to remember that sharks are not after humans as a food source unless the shark is extrememly hungry most attacks are a case of mistaken identity

**RiverOtter** · 10-27-2006, 08:33 PM

Got any pics

**Smiling JOe** · 10-27-2006, 08:36 PM

where exactly is Lion Park? I am very familiar with Hogtown Bayou, but only the land.

**Capt. William** · 10-27-2006, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Smiling JOe

where exactly is Lion Park? I am very familiar with Hogtown Bayou, but only the land.

I am unfamiliar with this place as well

please let us know.

**Indigo Jill** · 11-04-2006, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tattooist Dave

Two nights ago i hooked into a 4ft. black tip shark in the hogtown bayou near lion park. i fish the sallows and canals by my house over there. ive heard reports of two others that hang around the area. thought i just put the warning out. on lighter note the speckle trout and flounder are hitting like crazy-Dave

Black tip shark? Bull Shark? Bay? That is scary! Are Black tip sharks dangerous like Bull Sharks?

**jd_johnson** · 11-04-2006, 08:18 PM

Hi Jill

I don't think you need to worry unless you are carrying a pocket full of bait while swimming. I've seen the movie Jaws, but don't think our sharks will attack a boat (or kayak) and bite you.

....But there could be a first for everything !!! :-)

**Indigo Jill** · 11-05-2006, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by jd_johnson

Hi Jill

I don't think you need to worry unless you are carrying a pocket full of bait while swimming. I've seen the movie Jaws, but don't think our sharks will attack a boat (or kayak) and bite you.

....But there could be a first for everything !!! :-)

Hi JD!

to the board! How've ya been?? With my luck, I would be out water skiing and get eaten or something like that.