Authorities say he could have violated a fishing ban.
A fisherman in Fujairah is being investigated after catching a 350 kg shark.
Eid Suleiman could be guilty of hunting the pregnant bull shark during an annual five-month fishing ban of the species.
That means he could be facing a six-month suspension to his fishing licence.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment says it's leading the investigation in to the incident.
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