Sharks in UK waters

[charlieannear]

In recent weeks, there have been a number of stories concerning the sharks caught in UK waters.

 

A Thresher ended up on a fishmongers table in Cardiff- it was caught by a Cornish trawler. I think this is pretty shameful in this day and age: Thresher on the slab

 

In a probable attempt to redress the balance and reputation of Fishermen/Anglers of the region, another Thresher was released by a Cornish charter boat out of Looe. This is more what we would expect to hear: Thresher caught and released

 

Another, more recent story, of a Porbeagle was shamelessly killed in the Hebrides. What a hero

 

The Sky News story in particular demonstrates the general ignorance prevalent with regards to sharks.

Despite many attempts by various bodies to portray Sharks as

[Matt]

 

 

Why cant catching it be enough?

Edited September 14, 2012 by Matt

[will church]

re the Hebrides fish, I'm not quite sure that 'because it was attacking seals' was a great reason to go after it! The fish was doing us all favour I'd think.