The catch of the day: A mako shark leaped from the ocean and landed on a fishing charter boat in New Zealand. Fisherman Ryan Churches described the incident as a ‘crazy moment.’ The shark was able to squeeze its way through the bow rail to escape. This species is known for jumping up to 30 feet high out of water. Scientists say they go above the water line to hunt for prey, according to SharkSider. with Churchys Charters NZ | NowThis

Pretty jawsome footage. A crew of deep sea fishermen captured the moment a 7-foot mako shark landed onto a fishing boat off the coast of Maine last month. David Sinclair, who runs Sea Ventures Charters of Saint George, was taking a group of people out to fish for sharks that they can see up close and help tag, according to a report from WGME. The brave 16-year-old who caught the mako recalls the moment the large fish took the bait. “He jumped," Cameron said. “We knew he was a mako instantly.” Ca