What would it take to make this a reality?

[CEverii]

Ok so I live in Daytona Beach, shark bite capital of the world. Went fishing this morning and caught a mess of baby hammerhead and bonnet head sharks. So my questions is... How hard would it be to turn a good sized kiddy/above ground pool into a shark tank? I mean all I would need is some sand, circulation, and water. its the middle of summer right now so I think the sun would be enough heat. it wouldnt be a long term thing, maybe just a month or so to say i've done it. I could just catch baby sharks out of the river/inlet and throw them into my "tank" lol. Is this something that I can actually do?

 

[melosu58]

I personally dont think you should or that it will work. They need a large area to swim in and even though the heat might be OK now it wont be this winter. I personally dont think it`s a good idea. JMO

 

[JustOneMore20]

I don't think its a good idea either. What would you do with them after a month or so? You shouldn't return them to the ocean afterwards.

 

[Jimbo7]

as freakin cool as it sounds, I have to agree. I don't think they would ever be able to be released back into the wild.

God that would be tempting though.

 

[thincat]

What's the point?

 

[Jimbo7]

to have a shark? sheesh. lol

 

[thincat]

What's the point. In your case you are equiped for the shark. A kiddy pool just won't work.IMO
What's the sheesh all about?????

 

[Jimbo7]

haha im just kidding. but seriously who hasn't wanted a shark tank at some point. It would just be sweet. I realize it is a horrible idea and it wouldnt work, but cmon, they are sharks.

 

[Ziggy953]

Before you even begin to consider that you better check with your area's fish and wildlife laws and regs about keeping fish you catch.

 

[ryshark]

Sharks are very hard to keep, I say let them go.

 

[Ziggy953]

Ditto!

 

[CEverii]

Ya it was just an idea. I've always been into sharks and wanted some but don't like the traditional cat sharks that everyone has. Guess my idea was a flop lol. That's for the advice.

 

[ryshark]

Ya it was just an idea. I've always been into sharks and wanted some but don't like the traditional cat sharks that everyone has. Guess my idea was a flop lol. That's for the advice.

At least you were reasonalbe to take everybodys advice and not do it. Thats good
I hope you are not into lions or gorillas too.

 

[FishEggs]

Better off going with red tail or bala sharks.

 

[CEverii]

At least you were reasonalbe to take everybodys advice and not do it. Thats good
I hope you are not into lions or gorillas too.

Lol I'd be a fool not to listen to you guys. I had a bobcat for a few years. Lol boy that was hard explaining to the neighbors.

 

[Jimbo7]

Haha, you are just living the dream over there CE.

 

[xsmoker_3]

i want sharks with friken lasers or pit bulls with a mouth full of bees. sea world has a hard time keeping sharks so i dont think a baby pool will cut it

 

[Zer0]

Maybe you should just build a huge 1000G pond/tank and keep some sharks... might be even cheaper than trying to keep them alive in an outdoor above ground pool.

 

[CEverii]

Lol one day Zero. One day....

 

[Jimbo7]

I know a guy with a backhoe, we can get some tarps and a hose....how big is your backyard?