Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning

**rigdiver** · 17th April 2008, 13:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe)

Personally, lets prohibit shark fishing and start drilling for oil in the Gulf.

Its a win win win win. The sharks get to live, we get cheaper gas, get to dive on the rigs plus we get to tell OPEC to GFY. Don't get much better than that.

I agree 100% and then some. Rigs are great dives and attract tons of life. Cousteau called them "Iron Reefs." The Gulf of Mexico is much better off for their presence.

Crazyduck · 17th April 2008, 13:58

Micheal,
Please put a graphic warning on this video- please.

Its on thing to kill any animal outright- instantly; even if I do not agree with it.

But to herd them, grapple them out of the water, and drag them down the street while they are screaming and their flesh is being scrapped off; is sheer torture and disgusting behavoir for human of any nationality.

Andrew

Quote: (Originally Posted by OceanOpportunity)

Dolphin slaughters are going on actually. Unfortunately, they haven't triggered the massive public outcry that they should have. There are countless videos; here's an example:

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 30th June 2008, 12:53

Let me put in another vote for Sharkwater as recommended watching for all divers. Whilst I deplore the slaughter of any animal in a cruel manner it is the sheer scale of the slaughter of sharks that is truly horrific; I would go so far as to say it is bordering on genocide. Having worked as a fishmonger for 10 years and actively worked to change fishing practices for the better I speak from experience having witnessed the marked decrease in catches. And this is from a "managed" fishery with minimal poaching.

Cheers,

Ben.

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rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 406	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe) Personally, lets prohibit shark fishing and start drilling for oil in the Gulf. Its a win win win win. The sharks get to live, we get cheaper gas, get to dive on the rigs plus we get to tell OPEC to GFY. Don't get much better than that. I agree 100% and then some. Rigs are great dives and attract tons of life. Cousteau called them "Iron Reefs." The Gulf of Mexico is much better off for their presence.
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17th April 2008, 13:58	#12 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 694	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Micheal, Please put a graphic warning on this video- please. Its on thing to kill any animal outright- instantly; even if I do not agree with it. But to herd them, grapple them out of the water, and drag them down the street while they are screaming and their flesh is being scrapped off; is sheer torture and disgusting behavoir for human of any nationality. Andrew Quote: (Originally Posted by OceanOpportunity) Dolphin slaughters are going on actually. Unfortunately, they haven't triggered the massive public outcry that they should have. There are countless videos; here's an example: __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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30th June 2008, 12:53	#13 (permalink)
DeepBlueInnovation Prism #007 Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 295	Re: Support U.S. Legislation to Stop Shark Finning Let me put in another vote for Sharkwater as recommended watching for all divers. Whilst I deplore the slaughter of any animal in a cruel manner it is the sheer scale of the slaughter of sharks that is truly horrific; I would go so far as to say it is bordering on genocide. Having worked as a fishmonger for 10 years and actively worked to change fishing practices for the better I speak from experience having witnessed the marked decrease in catches. And this is from a "managed" fishery with minimal poaching. Cheers, Ben.
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