“After careful deliberation and discussions between the Big Rock Rules Committee and Board of Directors with biologists from both NC State CMAST (Center for Marine Sciences and Technology) and NC Marine Fisheries biologists as well as an IGFA (International Game Fish Association) official, it was determined that SENSATIONS 619.4lb Blue Marlin is disqualified due to mutilation caused by a shark or other marine animal. The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament board consulted its rules committee, board of directors, biologists and the IGFA officials before announcing Sunday the fish had been disqualified and Sushi had been named the winner. “It would appear that this fish has been bitten by a shark.” “OK guys, let’s talk about the rules here for a second,” said Tommy Bennett, a Big Rock board member at the time of Saturday’s livestream. International Game Fish Association rules indicate a catch would be disqualified if that was the case.Ĭaptain, owner of Sensation not going down without fight against Big Rock ruling Tournament officials noticed the shark bite and announced the board would have to meet to determine whether the fish was eligible. Saturday and was unofficially a 619.4-pound catch. The fish was weighed just before 11:30 p.m. and was not boated until just over six hours later.īig Rock Blue Marlin Tournament releases video statement after controversy The fish was hooked up Saturday around 2:15 p.m. The buzz revolves around the catch by Sensation and at least one shark bite on the blue marlin. (WNCT) - Fallout continued Monday after an unexpected finish to the 65th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.
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