Irving, TX (October 2, 2025) – The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Spanish Fly Shark Tournament is set to air on Outdoor America and Samsung TV Plus. This unique event, celebrating the spirit of legendary angler Jose Wejebe, will unite top-tier anglers in an adrenaline-filled competition focused on conservation, adventure, and the pursuit of the most bull sharks caught and safely released.
“As the Executive Director of the Jose Wejebe Spanish Fly Memorial Foundation and Jose’s daughter, I am thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Spanish Fly Shark Tournament,” said Krissy Wejebe. “This tournament continues my father’s legacy and is a powerful platform for marine conservation and education.”
After a successful first year, the Spanish Fly Shark Tournament is reaching new audiences—it will be televised across the Outdoor America FAST distribution, including Samsung TV Plus, Channel 2491. This year marks Outdoor America’s first exclusive tournament coverage, with episodes airing on broadcast in addition to FAST.
Outdoor America will film the entire tournament, capturing every moment of the action from start to finish and bringing it to audiences across its multiple distribution platforms.
“We’re excited to bring the Spanish Fly Shark Tournament to a national audience,” said Jamie Wilkinson, Executive Vice President of Programming & Production, Outdoor America. “This event embodies the adventure, skill, and conservation focus that Outdoor America proudly showcases.”
Viewers can expect thrilling, action-packed coverage featuring some of the sport’s most skilled anglers as they compete in the adventurous spirit of Jose Wejebe’s iconic show, Spanish Fly. This collaboration with Outdoor America highlights their commitment to delivering high-quality outdoor entertainment to a passionate audience of anglers and conservationists.
At the heart of the Spanish Fly Shark Tournament is a dedication to marine conservation and education. In partnership with leading research organizations, the tournament collects critical data on bull shark populations in the Florida Keys. By combining sportfishing with science, this event is vital in preserving marine ecosystems for future generations.
In addition to the millions of connected TVs and devices that receive 24/7 Outdoor America content, the OA weekly syndicated package is available in over 90 million TV households nationwide across local broadcast television stations and Regional Sports Networks. The OA weekly broadcast distribution delivers the largest single-run destination audience in outdoor media, served with the most compelling outdoor programming.
For anglers, conservationists, and fans of high-energy competition, the 2nd Annual Spanish Fly Shark Tournament is an event not to be missed. Join us in Key West as we celebrate the legacy of Jose Wejebe, push the boundaries of shark fishing, and advance marine conservation efforts.
For more information, visit: KeyWestSharkTournament.com.
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