GH-USC Featured on Shark Week!

The 2012 Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge, as featured on Discovery Channel Shark Week's 25th Anniversary Season. We'd like to thank all our teams, observers, fans, sponsors, partners, supporters, production collaborators, and of course - the sharks, for helping us reach millions of people around the world in our 3rd year.

Ultimate Shark Challenge event created and produced by Sean Paxton and Brooks Paxton. Live event production by Think Out Loud Productions. http://www.Facebook.com/ThinkOutLoudProductions

2012 Tournament Standings

We'd like to congratulate all our competitors for making this an exciting tournament for fans and spectators. Despite the low total number of qualifying sharks caught, every team fought hard until the end in what turned out to be a very close and hard-fought competition. We'd also like to thank all our sponsors, partners and the media for making it all possible. We'll be updating the site with plenty of pictures and video from the weekend so stay tuned. For now, we proudly present our 2012 Champions and tournament standings.

Day 2, May 6th:

FIRST PLACE OVERALL: Team Mudslinger
Species: bull shark, lemon shark
Total length: 6 - 7 foot bull shark, 7 - 8 foot lemon shark
Total Points: 650 + Day one points 320 = 970 total points
100 bonus points for largest shark caught day 2.

L-R: Sean Paxton, Capt. Brandon Naeve & Son, Capt. Tom Reutter, Observer-Peter Monroe, Brooks Paxton II

SECOND PLACE OVERALL: Team Pole Dancer
Species: bull shark, blacktip shark, bull shark
Total length: 5 - 6 foot bull shark, 5 - 6 foot blacktip shark, 6 - 7 foot bull shark
Total Points: 820 + Day one points 100 = 920 total points
100 bonus points for most sharks caught day 2.

L-R: Sean Paxton, Capt. Wayne Nichols, Capt. Zach Gerzeny, Capt. Dave Ertle, Observer-Nicole Williams, Brooks Paxton II

THIRD PLACE OVERALL: Team Lunatic Fringe
Species: great hammerhead shark
Total length: 6 - 7 feet
Total Points:470
100 bonus points for first shark caught day 2.

L-R: Sean Paxton, Wayne DeYorgi, Kevin Kudlick, Brooks Paxton II

Day 1, May 5th:

FIRST PLACE: Team Wounded Warrior II

Species: lemon shark

Total length: 8 - 9 feet

Points: 340

100 bonus points & cash prize for largest shark caught that day.

SECOND PLACE: Team: Luigi's Pizzeria

Species: bull shark

Total length: 7 - 8 feet

Points: 330

THIRD PLACE: Team Mudslinger

Species: bull shark

Total length: 6 - 7 feet

Points: 320330

FOURTH PLACE: Team Waterline

Species: nurse shark

Total length: 7 - 8 feet

Points: 180

100 bonus points & cash prize for 1st shark caught that day.

FIFTH PLACE: Team Pole Dancer

Species: blacktip shark

Total length: 5 - 6 feet

Points: 100

Colton James - Save it for the Kids!

May we propose a few toasts. First off - hats off! To Colton, we thank you for taking the time to record this important message, and for an inspired song that captures the essence of what drives us all in our love for the outdoors and commitment to the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources.  We've got to think beyond today and not just about what's in it for us. That's what legacy is all about and it's why "Save it for the Kids" really strikes a chord.

To that end, we've been working with Lew Hastings this year on a strategic alliance between our events, the Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge and the World's Riches Tarpon Tournament. Sharing in collaboration with Guy Harvey, the Ocean Foundation and Colton James has really helped take it to the level and the volume that it deserves to be. Cheers & Tight Lines, Everyone. We look forward to seeing you all real soon at our events in May!

CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL GUY HARVEY OCEAN FOUNDATION THEME SONG - Featured in this promotional radio spot, as performed by Colton James!

L-R: Brooks Paxton II, Colton James, Sean Paxton at the 2011 Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Banquet.

Lodging Sponsor - Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel & Suites

We'd like to welcome our official lodging sponsor, the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel & Suites and they would like to welcome you! Located within walking distance of this year's Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge Tournament & Festival, the PG Waterfront is extending its hospitality to all our event staff, teams, observers, fans media and special guests along with a special rate of just $59 per night.

To make sure you receive this special event group pricing, be sure and make your reservations directly through the PG Waterfront and use the reservation code: shark.

Once again, that reservation code is shark. Do us a favor so we can track attendance and let us know you booked a room and for how many nights.

To reach the PG Waterfront Directly, call: 941-639-1165.

And for more information, log on to: PGWaterfront.com

Google Map / Directions

To confirm your reservation information with us, you can email: Directors@UltimateSharkChallenge.com

Be sure and spread the word about this special rate, the great location and everything else going on the weekend of May 4th in Downtown Punta Gorda at the 2012 3rd Annual Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge!

2012 GH-USC Official Press Release

This latest release contains additional details about this year's competition and free three-day public festival including a BIG kickoff party Friday night, May 4th. We look forward to seeing everyone out there. Bring your families because there will be plenty to do, see and experience for all ages including live shark-release fishing action on the stadium-sized Go-Vision screen. Read More...

For all you teams that have contacted us about getting in the ring, we're still accepting entries. Don't forget - Discovery Channel is filming the event for a special to debut during this year's Shark Week! This is your chance to show your stuff to the WORLD!

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
We had a lot of requests for a copy of the official 2011 event program. We're out of hard copies, but now you can view it all here.

For More Information:
Directors@UltimateSharkChallenge.com
PaxtonBrothers@ThinkOutLoudProductions.com
941-416-1788
941-416-5073