Fishing Frenzy

If wanting to go fishing it is always a good idea to be able to distinguish between the different species that one is bound to catch. It is also true when it comes to the shark fishing Cape Cod provides. Many say that this is the best place where one will be able to catch the monster shark, the Great White. The area around Hyannis Barnstable Massachusetts is one of the places where world record sizes concerning sharks can be caught.

These creatures are truly amazing and when seeing one for the first time one will be in awe of their beauty. There are so many different species ranging from the large to the small. The most feared one because it is so aggressive is the Great White.

There is a list of the ten most dangerous sharks and the first is the Bull Shark. Its scientific name is Carcharhinus Leucas and can grow to be about eleven and a half feet in length. They can weigh anything from two hundred to five hundred pounds.

One shark that does not seem to mind both cold and warm waters is the Mako Shark. Although many prefer to stay in the deeper parts of the ocean there are others that tend to stay closer to the shores. They might be small in size but this will not deter them if they come across a human in their territory and they are known to attack.

Martha's Vineyard is also located just south of Cape Cod and also includes a smaller island by the name of Chappaquiddick. It was a part of the main mass but during a storm in 2007 is broke away. It is only about two hundred and sixty kilometres square and is not connected to the mainland by any means. The only way to land on this island is by air or ferry.

The next is the Whitetip or the Carcharhinus longimanus and are capable to being quite fast. They weigh only about three hundred and seventy pounds and reach thirteen feet in length. When there are other sharks around they do become aggressive and they also like to swim close to the surface.

The fifth most dangerous shark is thought to be the Shortfin Mako and can reach about ten feet and weight up to three hundred pounds. They are the fastest of all the sharks and this could be because of their torpedo shaped bodies. If they are provoked they will attack and when they are caught in fishing lines have managed to free themselves. Those that escape onboard the boat have been known to turn on their captors and bit if the opportunity presents itself.

It is known as the Capital of the Cape as it is the main transport and business centre of Cape Cod. They have a JFK Hyannis Museum in the old Town Hall and the main focus is when John F Kennedy spent some time in this village. There is also a memorial that was erected at the waterfront in 1966 by the citizens.