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Looks like shark week couldn’t come soon enough for one boat of 30 fishermen who were caught with 357 dead sharks in the Galapagos National Park.
MSNBC says they were caught red handed by...
“…park rangers and an Ecuador navy ship (who) detained the vessel Monday night as it fished 20 miles inside the Galapagos Marine Reserve."
One blogger for Adventure Life reports this is the largest shark seizure the park has ever seen.
“For me, this news carries with it a mixture of emotions — frustrating, disheartening and at the same time encouraging that the Galapagos National Park (GNP) and Ecuadorian government seem to be effectively working together to enforce the law."
A marine biologist teaching at the Galapagos Science Center says the fishermen were using long lines to catch sharks and swordfish—which is illegal inside the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
Planet Green explains most shark hunting is caused by the need for their fins.
“Why do it? To make the highly coveted shark fin soup, which incidentally has no nutritional value and not much taste either. Apparently all the flavor comes from the broth, but the shark fin is a status symbol and reported medicinal benefits especially in China."
The Associated Press reports criminal proceedings will be pursued against the crew of the Ecuadorean fishing boat.
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