Weston said he caught the fish with the help of Captain Kirk Kirkland, the owner of Alligator Gar Fishing, a guide service. They said they almost lost the fish multiple times before bringing it in.

Weston said he caught the fish with the help of Captain Kirk Kirkland, the owner of Alligator Gar Fishing, a guide service. They said they almost lost the fish multiple times before bringing it in.

Mark Conlin/VW PICS/UIG/Getty The area is home to seven wildlife refuges, which are made up of coral reefs, island habitats, and open ocean. Sharks, fish, and two endangered species of sea turtles ...