Video: Fisherman Jumps From Boat, Rides Shark

September 09, 2011

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Shark fisherman Eric Jacobs recently pulled a stunt that drew national media attention. But what the public didn't know is that basking sharks are about as harmless as Holsteins ... actually, probably less dangerous. So how does this media stunt make fishermen look? You decide.

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