These intimidating but misunderstood creatures have been frequenting shallow waters at a much higher rate in recent years.

Beard wrote in the post that they released the great white “as fast as possible” back into the ocean. “The biggest priority is keeping the fish safe and getting a good release on all fish ...

"I was about in tears after we released that fish. You never know if you're ever going to be able to do that in your lifetime," said Beard. "Every kid loves dinosaurs and great white sharks.