Gavin Garcia leads The Citadel in rushing while shark fishing

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Gavin Garcia leads The Citadel in rushing while shark fishing
Summary

Gavin Garcia, a running back for The Citadel, has made a name for himself both on and off the field. Alongside leading the Bulldogs with 625 rushing yards and six touchdowns, Garcia enjoys shark fishing at Folly Beach in Charleston, South Carolina. Originating from Pennsylvania, he developed a passion for fishing during family trips to the Jersey shore. After transferring from Kent State, he quickly adopted the nickname 'The Shark Hunter' among teammates. With increased shark activity in the area, Garcia began offering fishing charters and investing in equipment to pursue his newfound venture. He has established a successful charter operation during his time at The Citadel.

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  • •Garcia is The Citadel's leading rusher with 625 yards this season.
  • •He caught a 14-foot hammerhead shark during a recent fishing trip.
  • •Garcia began fishing charters to fund his shark fishing equipment.
  • •He aims to balance academic and athletic responsibilities while pursuing fishing.
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  • 9:52 AMYahoo Sports — Shark Hunter: The Citadel running back hunts 1,000-pound sharks when he's not playing football
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Oct. 24—Gavin Garcia can't help but smile at the question. The Citadel running back has heard it before, but even he sometimes doesn't have a great twist on his own origin story. How does a guy who grew up in the small town of Catawissa, on the shores of the Susquehanna River in rural Pennsylvania, and more than four hours from the nearest beach, become a shark fisherman? "My whole life I grew ...

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