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Bobcat Drags Shark Out of Florida Surf
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| 4/8/15
| Brian Clark Howard
Posted on 04/09/2015 6:06:44 AM PDT by Clint N. Suhks
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To: Clint N. Suhks
Suddenly, the cat leaped and dragged a shark three to four feet long (one meter) out of the water. Bailey photographed the action. The bobcat, seemingly startled, then ran off into the woods, leaving the shark on the beach.Wusscat, more likely.
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posted on
04/09/2015 6:56:26 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(The FCC takeover of the internet will quickly become a means to censorship of dissent.)
To: Boogieman
Bobcats here in Michigan are half that size full grown. Have pointed fur tufted ear tips are mostly nocturnal and mostly seen on game cams. That daytime behavior is much more cougar like. Big dangerous cats. A very good reason to always carry a firearm.
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posted on
04/09/2015 6:56:54 AM PDT
by
exnavy
(Freedom is not free.)
To: exnavy
Actually...okay....I really don’t give a hoot myself. Just a big looking cat to me for supposedly being in Florida. Bobcat, cougar, panther, mountain lion - whatever.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:01:41 AM PDT
by
Gaffer
To: Bloody Sam Roberts
One's a shark and one's a dogfish.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:02:06 AM PDT
by
McGruff
To: Gaffer
That’s what I thought. A really big Bobcat. The ones around where we live tend to be smaller. I’d be a little nervous around that one.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:02:13 AM PDT
by
Georgia Girl 2
(The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
To: ryan71
I think it’s just the perspective. If you look at the cat, it has the markings of a bobcat. It has a ruffled pointy cheeks, its coat is not sleek like a panther, and finally, spots are visible on the hind legs. It also looks thin which could account for the aggressive fishing. Lol
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:04:52 AM PDT
by
antidisestablishment
( Everyone is equal in the state of desperation. GOP delenda est!)
To: Gaffer
Thats a big damn bobcat for Florida IMO.Probably not as big as it looks in the picture. Dogfish (the shark in the pic) arent really very big.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:05:15 AM PDT
by
al_c
(Obama's standing in the world has fallen so much that Kenya now claims he was born in America.)
To: momtothree
If not, you have to be close to my state. I only heard dogfish from Marylanders.Add Texas to that list. Thats what weve always called them.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:06:12 AM PDT
by
al_c
(Obama's standing in the world has fallen so much that Kenya now claims he was born in America.)
To: al_c
Article said one meter shark.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:07:07 AM PDT
by
Gaffer
To: Lazamataz
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:07:19 AM PDT
by
Alex Murphy
("the defacto Leader of the FR Calvinist Protestant Brigades")
To: Clint N. Suhks
Scary it is so close to people.Weve got bobcats in our suburban neighborhood here in McKinney, TX. They stay away from people. Small pets are in danger from them though.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:07:31 AM PDT
by
al_c
(Obama's standing in the world has fallen so much that Kenya now claims he was born in America.)
To: Gaffer
Id like to meet the person that measured it.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:09:28 AM PDT
by
al_c
(Obama's standing in the world has fallen so much that Kenya now claims he was born in America.)
To: al_c
Okay... I am beyond surprised. I have referred to them as “dogfish” on fishing boats and non-Marylanders have said, “huh... I thought it was some kind of shark”. I seriously learn something on FR every single day! Thanks, al :)
To: al_c
I’m done here. It’s a waste of time, frankly.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:14:20 AM PDT
by
Gaffer
To: sipow
Now I know.
Is a Puma a different cat?
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:15:42 AM PDT
by
SMARTY
("When you blame others, you give up your power to change." Robert Anthony)
To: SMARTY
Recon that’s why they call em BOB cats??
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:16:20 AM PDT
by
X-spurt
(CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
To: ryan71
Thats a big damn bobcat for Florida IMO.
I first saw this picture a few days ago and the shark was described as being 4 feet. That looks about right and if so, that looks more like a Florida panther. The tail may be turned away in the picture making it appear short. Thats a big cat!
Like you I looked at the first posting which wasn’t as clear as this one is. This one you can make out spots on that critters coat. It’s big Bob Cat ! After seeing a posting of a 4 foot rabbit here why not a big Bobcat ?
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:19:47 AM PDT
by
mosesdapoet
(Some of my best rebuttals are in FR's along with meaningless venting no one reads.)
To: CGASMIA68
I was reading the other thread and realized this was supposedly taken in Sebastian Inlet State Park. At the risk of beating this to death, if the photo was taken on the west side of the park along the Indian River, the shadows could be consistent with setting sun, I think. IDK if the beach/terrain and presence of a shark make sense there though.
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:21:19 AM PDT
by
bluetick
To: Gaffer
Im done here. Its a waste of time, frankly.Really? Okay
..
o.O
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posted on
04/09/2015 7:23:23 AM PDT
by
al_c
(Obama's standing in the world has fallen so much that Kenya now claims he was born in America.)
To: bluetick
There is no rolling surf on the Indian river or a sandy beach.....
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