He tried to remove it from the boat, instead of clubbing it to death. Wild marine animals jumping into a boat should all be killed immediately. He got what he deserved.
I had a coromant get fouled up in my line when he went for my lure. No sense in having that bird tear me and my kids to pieces, so I got my bluefish club and closed the deal. Those beaks with that nasty hook on the tip can cause a variety of damage. Screw that.
Damn shame, too. I lost a 9 dollar Chopper Whopper in the process. OTOH, The lobsters and crabs gt a free meal.