Natural History Articles - Trophee hunt in Florida mid 20th century- An illustrated story

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Men with trophee hammerhead shark

Hammerhead shark hung from the pier at a Florida harbour.

American Velox Post Card.

12 feet long shark at a Florida dock

12 feet long shark caught off Florida and landed on the dock. Picture was taken with the hunter and his family and the crew of the boat.

US Colored Post Card.

Family with female sawfish and offspring

Florida fishermen's family with freshy caught sawfish and offspring on display as trophee for picture.

Tichnor Quality Views Post Card 123643.

Manta Ray caught off Miami, FL, USA.

Joining text reads: " A huge devilfish brought to gaff off the Miami coast. The monster was landed by A. J. Crandall, left and Capt. Dick Morgan, right. (Delaney & Beers photo.)". The label on the fish reads: "Caught on the fishing boat Miss Sadie, Capt. Dick Morgan".

American magazine clipping.

False Killer Whale caught off Ft. Lauderdale, FL. USA.

Tag reads: " Killer whale 2010 lbs caught by Mr & Mrs J. J. Mullen & Mr & Mrs Ottolspaeth, St. Louis, MO with Capt. Vreeland Jr, boat Kingfisher IV, Ft. Lauderdale, FL". Although the label says killer whale (Orcinus orca), this is clearly the false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens).

American magazine clipping.