Darwin fisherman catch shark off Nightcliff jetty

The moment a shark was reeled in off Nightcliff jetty has been caught in a “thrilling” video. Watch the video.

A shark has been caught off Nightcliff jetty in a “thrilling” experience for onlookers.

Last week, Dhruv Patel and his family were on Nightcliff jetty when they spotted a group of keen fisherman reeling in a particularly heavy catch.

On closer observation, Mr Patel realised the group of men were struggling with a shark.

“There was a whole group of fishermen and many others watching and then we realised it was a shark that had been caught,” Mr Patel said.

“(I have) no idea what shark it was – it was the colour white and the guys were struggling a lot to bring it in.”

Mr Patel said it took between 15 to 20 minutes for the shark to be pulled in. Picture: Dhruv Patel

Mr Patel caught the catch on film and said it was an experience he had never seen before.

“None of my family members or me had seen a shark be caught like this and we are from India and had never got a chance to explore,” he said.

“After 15 to 20 minutes of struggle the shark was tangled in the line – the fishermen cut the line, untangled it and released it back in the water.”

Shortly after, the same men caught a hammerhead shark which Mr Patel said was a “thrilling” experience for the kids.

“It was a great, thrilling experience to watch; everyone enjoyed it and especially the kids,” he said.

“The kids were very excited, some of them were kinda scared when the fishermen then caught a (baby) hammerhead shark.”

Originally published as Darwin fisherman catch shark off Nightcliff jetty