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WATCH: Massachusetts Fisherman Catches Great White Shark

DUKES COUNTY, Mass. (CBS) - A Massachusetts fisherman showed no fear as he caught a great white shark, nearly his size. An eyewitness posted video of the incredible catch on Facebook.

Travers Peterson recorded the fisherman at Martha's Vineyard, casually dragging a large shark by its tail back into the ocean.

Ya, sooooooo this happened yesterday! 15 feet from where we were sitting........ this style of fishing separates the men from the boys! #sharkbait #chappy #marthasvineyard

Posted by Travers Peterson on Saturday, July 20, 2019

Apparently, the fisherman took about 40 minutes to reel in the shark after hooking it.

Peterson says the shark was over a 150 pounds and six feet in length.

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