Herbert Cope and his fishing partner Dudge Collins knew they had a big catch in their fishing trap.  Maybe some kind of Muskie or Catfish.  But when they hauled it in, they never expected a 5 foot long shark.
They were after all, in Illinois.
 Research links:
Sharks In Illinois
The Strangest Shark Story Ever

Herbert Cope and his fishing partner Dudge Collins knew they had a big catch in their fishing trap. Maybe some kind of Muskie or Catfish. But when they hauled it in, they never expected a 5 foot long shark. They were after all, in Illinois. Research links: Sharks In Illinois The Strangest Shark Story Ever

Herbert Cope and his fishing partner Dudge Collins knew they had a big catch in their fishing trap. &nbsp;Maybe some kind of Muskie or Catfish. &nbsp;But when they hauled it in, they never expected a 5 foot long shark.
They were after all, in Illinois.
&nbsp;Research links:
Sharks In Illinois
The Strangest Shark Story Ever

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