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Hammerhead shark dragged to shore

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(WTXL) - A hammerhead shark was caught and lured to shore sunday on Singer Island, Fla.

Leigh Cobb says she watched as a group of people hooked and baited the shark.

Cobb tags and tracks sharks and when she saw the large crowd gathered around the hammerhead she knew something was wrong.

She said minutes later they started to put the shark back in the water but not before taking pictures and videos with it.

A spokesperson for Florida Fish and Wildlife says if you see suspicious behavior you should contact their 24 hour hotline.

Shark fishing is legal in Florida.