I haven’t been able to load my van down like this with the kids, EVER! They are now big enough to sit in the front seat, so I can fold the back seat.
I could see how a shark could be problematic. We have sharks here to, salmon sharks.
Our one of those alligator snapping turtles 🙅♀️
I would start him off small, carps or trout. Something easy with less bite power. LOL