HOOK, and chain
T1983.336
Offset point single hook, toggle bolted to length of chain which has length of plastic tubing (60cm long) as a sleeve near eye of hook. Used to catch female white pointer shark, measuring 18'4½". Weighed at least 4,000lbs.
(Shark Jaws P.28129.001. in Aquatic Zoology Fish database).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | T1983.336 |
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Accession Date: | 7 Dec 1983 |
Material
Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
length | 420mm | Hook |
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length | 250mm | Hook gape |
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length | 2730mm | Chain |
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