A free CCSA Fish Forum about Shark Fishing in SA is being held from 6.30-8.00pm at the Coglin Street Community Centre (near the Central Markets) on Wednesday 13th October. It is open to all. Topics to be discussed are: -
“Should we be worried?” by Chris Ball, Shark Watch
“Who’s catching how much of what?” by Gary Darter, PIRSA Fisheries
“What We Do and Don’t Know About Sharks” by Dr Charlie Huveneers, Flinders Uni.
The talks will be followed by informal discussion over drinks and nibbles. RSVP to Alex Gaut on 8223 5155 or alex.gaut@conservationsa.org.au
Friday, September 24, 2010
STOP SHARK KILLING IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Jim of Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures Inc. says that he needs your help to stop needless shark killing in Palm Beach, Florida.
“Good Morning friends”, he says. “I need your help please! I am trying to stop the needless shark killing here in my home town Palm Beach. Although this has happened many times at this marina, it was the first time I was in town to catch it, thank god! Please vote for the video above so this needless killing of an endangered scalloped hammerhead shark will have more impact! If enough people vote it may go to national news which means more support for stopping the needless slaughter of these beautiful creatures that are so vital to the health of our oceans! Feel free to post this everywhere! Below is the actual story with images! Thank you for your help!
At this moment I am very sad to say that the fisherman that did this will not be penalized in anyway, because of a interpretation of the law that makes no sense to me what so ever! If you need to reach me, email is best! Many of you know me very well and know that because I live at sea, swimming with these beautiful creatures everyday year round, I see this horrific act the same way most people would look at your pet dog, left on a cart to die and bake in the sun, as if no one gives a damn! I do give a dam and I hope you do to! Please make this count and make a difference! This type of behavior infuriates me and needs to be stopped! Thanks so much for your help! Save The Sharks.
Jim, Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures, Inc.
www.scuba-adventures.comhttp://current.com/green/92627366_shark-death-a-waste-of-life.htm
“Good Morning friends”, he says. “I need your help please! I am trying to stop the needless shark killing here in my home town Palm Beach. Although this has happened many times at this marina, it was the first time I was in town to catch it, thank god! Please vote for the video above so this needless killing of an endangered scalloped hammerhead shark will have more impact! If enough people vote it may go to national news which means more support for stopping the needless slaughter of these beautiful creatures that are so vital to the health of our oceans! Feel free to post this everywhere! Below is the actual story with images! Thank you for your help!
At this moment I am very sad to say that the fisherman that did this will not be penalized in anyway, because of a interpretation of the law that makes no sense to me what so ever! If you need to reach me, email is best! Many of you know me very well and know that because I live at sea, swimming with these beautiful creatures everyday year round, I see this horrific act the same way most people would look at your pet dog, left on a cart to die and bake in the sun, as if no one gives a damn! I do give a dam and I hope you do to! Please make this count and make a difference! This type of behavior infuriates me and needs to be stopped! Thanks so much for your help! Save The Sharks.
Jim, Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures, Inc.
www.scuba-adventures.comhttp://current.com/green/92627366_shark-death-a-waste-of-life.htm
Friday, September 10, 2010
SHARK FISHING IN SA
A free CCSA Fish Forum about Shark Fishing in SA is being held from 6.30-8.00pm at the Coglin Street Community Centre (near the Central Markets) on Wednesday 13th October. It is open to all. Topics to be discussed are: -
“Should we be worried?” by Chris Ball, Shark Watch
“Who’s catching how much of what?” by Gary Darter, PIRSA Fisheries
“What We Do and Don’t Know About Sharks” by Dr Charlie Huveneers, Flinders Uni
The talks will be followed by informal discussion over drinks and nibbles. RSVP to Alex Gaut on 8223 5155 or alex.gaut@conservationsa.org.au .
STOP SHARK KILLING IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Jim of Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures Inc. says that he needs your help to stop needless shark killing in Palm Beach, Florida.
“Good Morning friends”, he says. “I need your help please! I am trying to stop the needless shark killing here in my home town Palm Beach. Although this has happened many times at this marina, it was the first time I was in town to catch it, thank god! Please vote for the video above so this needless killing of an endangered scalloped hammerhead shark will have more impact! If enough people vote it may go to national news which means more support for stopping the needless slaughter of these beautiful creatures that are so vital to the health of our oceans! Feel free to post this everywhere! Below is the actual story with images! Thank you for your help!
At this moment I am very sad to say that the fisherman that did this will not be penalized in anyway, because of a interpretation of the law that makes no sense to me what so ever! If you need to reach me, email is best! Many of you know me very well and know that because I live at sea, swimming with these beautiful creatures everyday year round, I see this horrific act the same way most people would look at your pet dog, left on a cart to die and bake in the sun, as if no one gives a damn! I do give a dam and I hope you do to! Please make this count and make a difference! This type of behavior infuriates me and needs to be stopped! Thanks so much for your help! Save The Sharks.
Jim, Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures, Inc.
http://current.com/green/92627366_shark-death-a-waste-of-life.htm”
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
MANTAS & MOBULAS BEING USED AS SHARK FIN SOUP FILLER
According to the Times Online (UK) - the London Times - at
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6345512.ece , the falling shark population is prompting Asian chefs to look for manta rays & mobula rays to meet the voracious demand for shark fin soup. Until recently, they have been hunted only by subsistence fishermen, who harpoon them. But in the eastern Indonesian port of Lamakera, catches of manta have rocketed from a few hundred to about 1500 a year. "Mantas and mobulas are being used as shark fin soup filler," said Tim Clark, a marine biologist at the University of Hawaii. The cartilage is being mixed with low-grade shark fins in cheap versions of the soup. So divers, next time you're in Indonesia, raise a little hell about manta fishing.”
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6345512.ece , the falling shark population is prompting Asian chefs to look for manta rays & mobula rays to meet the voracious demand for shark fin soup. Until recently, they have been hunted only by subsistence fishermen, who harpoon them. But in the eastern Indonesian port of Lamakera, catches of manta have rocketed from a few hundred to about 1500 a year. "Mantas and mobulas are being used as shark fin soup filler," said Tim Clark, a marine biologist at the University of Hawaii. The cartilage is being mixed with low-grade shark fins in cheap versions of the soup. So divers, next time you're in Indonesia, raise a little hell about manta fishing.”
An interesting view on shark attacks
The web page found at http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/pets-animals/stories/infographic-shark-attacks gives an interesting view on shark attacks. Divers continue to be of little interest to sharks with the number of divers being attacked by sharks remaining low whilst the number of surfers being attacked rises steadily. Surprisingly, the number of swimmers to be attacked continues to fall.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Shark skin harbours deadly bacteria
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2010/07/28/2966480.htm
According to recent research in the Journal of Zoo & Wildlife Medicine, sharks along the east coast of North America harbour colonies of deadly, drug-resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus and E. coli. Visit http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2010/07/28/2966480.htm for further details.
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