A bull shark caught off the Alabama coast in early May would have smashed the state record. A photo of the shark hanging next to Capt. David Stiller, the fisherman who caught it, is so astounding that it almost seems fake. But the shark was real, alright, according to Lew Childre, who along with Capt. Stiller runs Apex Monster Shark Charters.⁠ ⁠ Although it would easily replace the standing state record, the giant bull shark is not eligible for record consideration because it was caught on commercial gear and not a rod-and-reel. Alabama’s rules for record certification fall in line with IGFA regs, which require record fish to be landed on a conventional — i.e. a non-powered — reel and brought in by a single angler.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #fishing #fishingtrip #fishingseason #alabama #shark #sharks #sharkfishing #bullshark #outdoors #nature #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: weebitshellfish⁠ Story by: dac.collins