#shark fishing

[reasonsforhope]

“Industrial-scale fishers will no longer be able to use two types of shark-fishing gear in the western and central Pacific Ocean after the international body in charge of tuna fisheries there agreed to ban the devices.

The measure, adopted last week at the annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), is seen as a major and potentially precedent-setting win for conservationists who say urgent action is needed to stave off extinction for many shark populations...

“The science was on our side,” Kelly Kryc, the head of the U.S. delegation to the WCPFC, which co-proposed the measure with Canada, said in an interview after the meeting concluded. “By taking these steps, the conservation gains are quantifiable and measurable for vulnerable shark populations like oceanic whitetip and silky sharks.”

The first type of banned gear, shark lines, helps longline fishing vessels hook the ocean predators as opposed to other kinds of fish.

The second type, wire leaders, increases the likelihood of retaining a shark once it’s caught on the line. The animals’ sharp teeth can easily bite through a nylon or monofilament leader (a short segment of line attaching a hook to the main fishing line) as opposed to a leader reinforced with wire.

While the two devices were already outlawed in some countries’ territorial waters, last week’s decision marked the first time that one of the main bodies overseeing tuna fishing in international waters had outright banned their use. The decision may pave the way for other regional fisheries management organizations, or RFMOs, to do the same...

While the WCPFC and its counterparts in the Atlantic, Indian and eastern Pacific oceans were created to govern tuna fishing, some fleets operating under their mandate actually target certain species of shark...

“If countries agreed to it here, that should set a precedent for other big RFMOs,” said Kryc, an appointee of U.S. President Joe Biden who serves as deputy assistant secretary for international fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The U.S., she added, would “see how much of an appetite there is” to pursue similar policies elsewhere.”” -via Mongabay, 12/8/22

[orcinus-veterinarius]

What's the deal with NOAA hosting a shark killing tournament in Florida? They say it's for science and ok but idk it rubs me wrong...

In my opinion, it’s disgusting. NOAA condones it (even encourages it), and the bodies are collected for research, but the whole point of the tournament is “ooh let’s kill sharks, we hate sharks because they eat all our fish.” Shark fishing is already a cruel practice, since it’s very difficult to kill an animal like that quickly and humanely, not to mention global shark populations are in decline. How NOAA permits it is beyond my current understanding. If only they treated sharks with the same care and respect they do dolphins.

I hate sportfishing in general tbh

[armadillorollup]

know the difference!

[omatoxin]

strange happenings -

[lovertm]

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[typhlonectes]

[mytortoisegotstuckinatupperware]

THANK YOU. JESUS CHRIST THIS DRIVES ME INSANE EVERY FUCKING TIME BE NICE TO THE PSYCHROLUTES GOD

[feelingautistic]

Exciting news for the cute shark lovers of the world! We finally have a recorded sighting of a baby great white shark, likely only a few hours old.

The question of where great white sharks give birth still remains a mystery to this day but this footage may suggest the coasts of California, where the footage was taken, are a site where these sharks give birth.

[marinememes]

[t00thpasteface]

helloooo nurse (shark)

[thedeepsharks]

[usitzone]

Shark Fishing Rod: Unleash Your Inner Predator

The best shark fishing rod for your needs is one that is strong, durable, and designed specifically for handling large fish. With a wide variety of options available, it’s important to find a rod that can withstand the power and force of a shark while providing you with the control and sensitivity needed for a successful catch.

Shark fishing requires specialized equipment, and the choice of a fishing rod is crucial for a successful catch. A strong, durable rod designed specifically for handling large fish is essential. With various options available, it is important to find a rod that can withstand the power and force of a shark, while providing control and sensitivity for a successful catch.

[neorice]

Neorice's Ocean

[vintagewildlife]

Sawfish By: Unknown photographer From: Disney’s Wonderful World of Knowledge 1971

[olive-ridley]

Pictured: pelagic thresher shark, orca, porbeagle shark, blue shark, snailfish, Greenland shark, rockfish, bigfin squid, mako shark, and basket star

[qep0ermint]