Extreme fisherman Matt Watson discovers that a mako shark's tough skin makes tagging a nearly impossible task.
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Matt Watson: Tough Skin
Extreme fisherman Matt Watson discovers that a mako shark's tough skin makes tagging a nearly impossible task.
Added: Feb 23, 2010
Views: 13053 Views
Runtime: 01:16
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