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19. Article says the fish is a ladyfish.

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 02:02 PM

Jul 2020

“Eagle-eyed experts soon determined that the so-called shark was a ladyfish, a coastal species that can measure more than three feet in length with sharp teeth and a dorsal fin.”

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/bird-catch-shark-fish-video-carolina-myrtle-beach-a9599901.html

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In case you've never seen a bird flying around while clutching a live shark (Twitter) [View all] fleur-de-lisa Jul 2020 OP

Well, I never! 3catwoman3 Jul 2020 #1

It's like the bird is showing off Rorey Jul 2020 #2

You know you wanna ask; how big was that damn bird? nt procon Jul 2020 #3

Exactly. Arkansas Granny Jul 2020 #4

Osprey if it's easy coast. 5 ft wing span. Lochloosa Jul 2020 #7

Around 0:03 there are a couple of frames showing the bird's head localroger Jul 2020 #11

Black and white, which would indicate an osprey. sl8 Jul 2020 #12

Agreed, it's indistinct especially if a juvenile localroger Jul 2020 #16

WOW!! Leghorn21 Jul 2020 #5

As a former fisherwoman, I was wondering what kind of shark it was. nt AnotherMother4Peace Jul 2020 #9

Looks like a condor! 2naSalit Jul 2020 #6

Impressive. What happens when he lands and tries to eat it.... AJT Jul 2020 #8

Well... skypilot Jul 2020 #13

that's incredible gopiscrap Jul 2020 #14

It's an osprey. BluesRunTheGame Jul 2020 #17

Osprey with a Spanish Mackerel Jersey Devil Jul 2020 #18

Article says the fish is a ladyfish. BluesRunTheGame Jul 2020 #19