Great White Shark Record Catch

Alfred Dean—an Australian fisherman who set a world record—made history on April 21, 1959, by catching a 2,664-pound great white shark using only a rod and reel. In this episode, discover how Dean and his crew battled the massive shark through the night as it fought back against their boat, ultimately securing one of the largest catches ever recorded. His achievement highlights determination, endurance, and the long tradition of fishing, while also connecting to the idea of becoming “fishers of men” through service and purpose.

Read the full article here: http://familyschoolonline.org/spotlight/greatwhite-shark-7

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.