Mako vs Great White......

[drbill]

The shape of the dorsal fin, attack strategy (lunging), swimming style, prey (marlin) and slender nose make me think it was probably a big mako.

No time to watch the video (I'm at work) but as for prey, great whites here off SoCal are known to take giant sea bass (weight ranges up to 600-800 pounds). Local fishermen off Catalina have documented thisd at least twice and I've observed and filmed giant sea bass with huge oval scars on their dorsal side and flanks that suggest an attack by a very large shark. Of course makos up to about 14 ft have been reported in our nearshore waters.

 

[VooDooGasMan]

seriously if you want to Identify the shark you must hand feed it.

Hand Feeding A 15 foot Hammer Head Shark - YouTube

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As you can see here it is perfectly safe to hand feed a great white.

Evidence that great white sharks are peaceful creatures - YouTube

 

[scottitheduck]

Yassir..... we were talking about the Molokini sighting just yesterday AM. Anymore details?

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[SlicerDicer]

Guaranteed Great White Scott at Molokini. I am hoping somebody can ID this shark I have some emails sent off.