SHARK FISHING FROM JETTIES

Shark fishing from SA jetties was in the news again during January. An article which appeared in The Advertiser on 12th January can be viewed at http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,26578382-2682,00.html . The day’s editorial comment also discussed this topic. The article drew many comments from the public. These can be viewed at http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/comments/0,22638,26578382-2682,00.html . The comments covered topics such as berleying, crabbing, swimming, jetties, boating, etc.. The editorial suggested that shark fishing from jetties should be stopped. A letter from Trevor Watts, Executive Officer for SARFAC, in response to the article, appeared in the paper on 13th January.