Heck, here in Pennsylvania we use fish that size for bait

! All kidding aside, that is one beautiful fish! Congratulations.

When I was in the Air Force, I spent some time stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi which is right on the Gulf of Mexico. The base had a charter boat for hire really cheap, and a friend of mine and I went out one day and caught 2 Hammerhead Sharks that went 10 and 11 feet long. That was one of the most memorable fishing trips I ever had. Most of the sharks I've caught have been 4-6 feet long Bull Sharks, and Reef Sharks. Lots of fun on light tackle.