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Shark Byte wins white marlin contest as bluefish blitzes Monmouth beaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Shark Byte wins white marlin contest as bluefish blitzes Monmouth beaches
Summary

Shark Byte secured victory in the Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational on August 17, landing a 55.7-pound fish. The winning catch narrowly edged out El Bendido's entry by just over a pound. Meanwhile, bluefish were active off the northern Monmouth County beaches, with reports of catches ranging from 2 to 12 pounds. Conditions were challenging due to east winds, but boats returned with fish on ice. The annual MidAtlantic tournament commenced on August 17, featuring 211 boats and a prize pool exceeding $6.5 million.

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  • •Shark Byte wins white marlin tournament, catches a 55.7-pound fish.
  • •Bluefish active with catches reported between 2 to 12 pounds.
  • •East winds posed challenges for fishing conditions.
  • •MidAtlantic tournament features 211 boats and over $6.5 million in prizes.
  • •The Beach Haven tournament concluded with a total payout of $700,115.
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  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Boats find bluefish blitzing, Shark Byte wins white marlin contest
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The bluefish were in tight to the beaches creating some white water scenes with birds diving on the bait in front of the pictureque Shore locales.

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