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Largest great white shark caught on rod and reel

The current largest great white shark caught on rod and reel record is 2,663 lb, held by Alfred Dean, set on April 21, 1959. Last checked October 14, 2026.

2,663

lb

Alfred Dean

Off Ceduna, South Australia, Australia, 1959

Holder
Alfred Dean
Record
2,663 lb
Metric
1.2 tonnes
Exact figure
1,208 kg (2,664 lb)
Location
Off Ceduna, South Australia, Australia
Date set
April 21, 1959
Recognized by
International Game Fish Association (IGFA)
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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