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November 30, 1838
The Daily Herald
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Captain Reynolds and Mr. Noah Knapp captured a 5.5-foot, over 100-pound shark in Holly's Pond near Noroton River Bridge after a 15-minute struggle using an eel-spear and boat-hook.
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A Fish Story—but true.—On Saturday last, Capt. Reynolds discovered something playing in the water, near the residence of Mr. Noah Knapp, at the Head of Holly's Pond, a few rods below Noroton River Bridge, of the appearance of a monster of a fish. He called the attention of Mr. Knapp, who was near by, and, armed with an eel-spear and a boat-hook, they together made battle with this stranger in their waters. After a smart skirmish of some fifteen minutes, they got the advantage of the leviathan, by thrusting the spear between his extended jaws, and succeeded in getting him out of his native element, when lo, and behold, it proved to be a monstrous SHARK! It measured five and a half feet in length, and weighed something over one hundred pounds.
Stamford Sentinel.
Stamford Sentinel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Animal Story
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Shark Capture
Fishing Skirmish
Holly's Pond
Noroton River Bridge
Monster Fish
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Reynolds
Mr. Noah Knapp
Where did it happen?
Head Of Holly's Pond, A Few Rods Below Noroton River Bridge
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Reynolds
Mr. Noah Knapp
Location
Head Of Holly's Pond, A Few Rods Below Noroton River Bridge
Event Date
On Saturday Last
Story Details
Capt. Reynolds spots a large fish-like creature in the water near Mr. Knapp's residence; they battle it with an eel-spear and boat-hook for 15 minutes, spear it in the jaws, haul it out, and discover it is a 5.5-foot, over 100-pound shark.