Too bad they cancelled the Summer Monster Shark tournament on Martha's Vineyard a decade ago. The "Boston fish shark contest" refers to the Monster Shark Tournament, which was held in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard until it moved to Newport, RI, in 2014. The tournament, sponsored by the Boston Big Game Fishing Club, involved catching large sharks and was sometimes controversial due to its scale and spectacle. History and controversy Origins: The tournament was a significant event on Martha's Vineyard, drawing large crowds and fish. Controversy: The event became controversial for some as it grew, with arguments arising over whether it was "sport" or a "spectacle". Local residents and visitors debated the impact of the tournament on the town.
My husband and sons used to fish in that tournament.