The annual Monster Shark Tournament returns to the waters of New Bedford July 12.

The 32nd Annual Monster Shark Tournament is a non-profit event designed to bring awareness to the sustainability efforts of marine fisheries.

North Atlantic Monster Shark Tournament
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On Friday, July 13, the official Monster Shark Tournament weigh station will be set up on State Pier 3 in New Bedford. The public is welcome to watch the sharks get brought onto the pier between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, or 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

While it doesn't sound like something you'd bring kids to, many families in the past have attended the festival-style event. The weigh station is free to attend, and gives your shark-loving kiddos the chance to see a big shark up close, as scientists examine them and talk about their anatomy and how they interact with there surroundings.

North Atlantic Monster Shark Tournament: Kid with scientist
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In addition to the close-but-safe-encounter, kids will also enjoy face painting, shark games, shark trivia and photo ops.

Proceeds from the event have been donated to a number of organizations in the past, including the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and Massachusetts  Shark Research Program. 

For complete details on this event or to register to fish, visit sharksfundfishing.com

 

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