‘Wicked Tuna’ Captain
Britton Shackelford Arrested …
for Allegedly Killing Dog
Published November 13, 2025 1:39 PM PST
Britton Shackelford — a professional fisherman who has appeared on a spin-off of the hit show “Wicked Tuna” — has been arrested for animal cruelty … according to authorities in North Carolina.
The boat captain was arrested last week after the Dare County Sheriff’s Office said they got a call about a missing animal.
After investigating, authorities determined Shackelford was “involved in the incident and discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of the animal.” Sheriff’s deputies arrested the 57-year-old for felony cruelty to animals and an additional misdemeanor charge.
Shackelford’s being held on $7,000 bond. He appeared in court for the first time earlier today.
Britton’s appeared on “Wicked Tuna: North vs South” which ran from 2014 to 2021.
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