Monday, September 15, 2008

The Plight of the Sharks of Cocos Island

Email from Richard Dunn--Report--Sharks of Cocos Islands

Quoting Richard Dunn : Greetings
We just returned from Cocos Island. out 3rd trip.

In 2000 there were hundreds of sharks on each dive.

In 2005 there were less than 50% of the sharks we saw on our first trip.
and on the way out we passed 42 long line boats.

In 2008 there is such a dramatic loss of sharks, we have made our last trip.
It is so sad the Goverment and the rangers have turned a blind eye
to this slaughter.

Just wanted to express this to you.
thanks
Richard

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