Record #:

2746

Author(s):

Spence, Lundie

Abstract:

In 1919, shark fishing for profit began in the state. Products included tanned shark hide and fertilizer. When shark meat became popular in 1983, however, fishery regulation was needed to protect the species.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Jan/Feb 1996, p11-12, il

Subject(s):

Fisheries--Laws and legislation; Shark fishing; Shark fisheries