fisherman

Example Sentences

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Another sighting and shark rescue occurred in April when a fisherman in Hermosa Beach freed a juvenile great white shark caught on a fishing line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The fisherman was bruised but not particularly surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘We’re living the simple life’: I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

French fisherman David Le Quintrec said diesel prices for vessels had seen an "enormous" increase, forcing them to sail shorter distances to save on fuel.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Poppy’s father had been a conch fisherman, like many others who had left the Bahamas to settle in the lanes of Key West.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm