Catching one of the Pacific Northwest’s top predators takes time, a little luck and big chunks of meat.
Oregon State University shark researcher Jess Schulte grabs a fishing hook about as big as her palm. She calls out to undergraduate intern Deven Guerrero, who’s elbow deep in the bait bucket at the back of the boat.
“Can I trade you for a salmon tail? I think it’s good luck. They love a salmon tail,” she says…