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| Deckhands prepare the day's catch. |
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| Shark absorber |
A 50-pound short-fin Mako shark got too close to the boat and ended up on the plates of hungry fishermen, myself included. Deckhands had spotted the creature circling the boat and attempted to reach it with long gaffs, but to no avail. Then Hai, my partner, tossed a baited hook in the shark's path and he took it, tugged towards the boat in the process. Now reachable, deckhands ably and eagerly dispatched him. They butchered and divvied the prize to all hands, it's a favorite. Soaked in milk overnight, one slab was grilled today, after a proper marinade. Tender and pure, it had a pleasant, neutral taste as the white meat fell with ease before a butterknife. No bones, of course, sharks don’t have any. They do, however, have very sharp teeth, so it didn't live long once hauled on the deck. A short-fin Mako is the world's fastest shark, capable of speeds exceeding 40 mph. (Wikipedia)
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| A milk bath and a marinade. |
