Humane Society international (HSI) regards the recent catch and killing of a 625.5 kilo tiger shark as a conservation travesty which should never be permitted again.
HSI marine scientist Jessica Morris said today, “We are deeply concerned about the catching and killing of this tiger shark. The fact that such an animal can be killed with impunity and without consideration for the conservation of the species and the effects upon our marine ecosystems, highlights the current problems surrounding “game fishing” and the lack of reasonable regulation imposed.
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