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“It is not a coyote, it is a shark, it belongs to a protected species and its fishing, killing and sale is prohibited,” commented the environmental organization iSea, on the occasion of a recent post on the internet about the fishing of a shark, classified as ” coyote”. 6 meters long, in the sea area of Mount Athos.
According to Ioannis Giovos of iSea, “Unfortunately, the capture of the hexagon, or hexarch, is a common phenomenon, although the species is protected by national directive, while it is always sold as ‘galleys’ to catch a high price to consumers.” “But when it is cooked in the pan, it foams because its meat is very fatty and is not delicious,” clarifies Mr. Giovos.
According to Roxani Naasan Aga – Spyridopoulou, iSea’s program manager, in the last 10 months the organization has submitted 9 complaints to the port authorities for fishing, killing, possessing, buying, selling and unloading sharks.
And for the recent case, with the capture of the six-armed shark, we will examine all the data and inform the competent port authority ”, he adds. Commenting on photos on social networks with fishermen showing their fish, he points out that some do not know that they are protected species. It is encouraging, on the other hand, that those who make similar suspensions when releasing a shark are increasing, which, however, has practical difficulties.
“If it is caught with a longline, it is relatively easy to cut the line with the hook, but if it is caught in a trawl that is unloaded on the boat, it is difficult to return the shark, about 500 kilos, to the sea and release it” said. Mrs. Spyridopoulou.
Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ
