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Shark sanctuary does not affect locals

Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

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Shark sanctuary does not affect locals
A grey reef shark spotted in Cook Islands waters. 11112556

Dear Editor, The Shark Protection Regulations established in 2012 under the Marine Resources Act are not designed to have any effect on the behavior of local coastal fishermen. The regulations are focused on the pelagic fishery where sharks are targeted and exploited for their fins.

Dear Editor, The Shark Protection Regulations established in 2012 under the Marine Resources Act are not designed to have any effect on the behavior of local coastal fishermen. The regulations are focused on the pelagic fishery where sharks are targeted and exploited for their fins.


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