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Shark depredation continues to gain attention

by American Sportfishing Association 19 Oct 18:27 UTC
Prevent Shark depredation © American Sportfishing Association

Fishermen around the world have long contended with “depredation” — the partial or complete removal of a hooked fish before it’s landed, by sharks or other marine predators.

But in recent years, many U.S. fishermen, especially in the Southeast, have reported an uptick in depredation by sharks.

In this article from Ambrook Research, ASA’s Martha Guyas provides input from the recreational fishing industry on how legislators and fisheries managers can respond to increased shark interactions.

Read more here.

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