PERU fishing with guts to report…
On June 14 the authorities found four dead sharks caught seven within the protected area of Cocos Island.
As reported, the head of the island, Geiner Golfín Guard officers Police also found 59 hooks, 19 buoys painted pelican, 1 mile longline line 79 gacillas steel branch lines.
Also among the species found are: Tiger Shark, Tiger shark, silky shark andthe iconic Hammerhead.
"So far there are 17 vessels identified. Most have been seen on several occasions in the protected area. We're tied hands and all we can do is inform the Prosecutor. "
One of the main concerns of the Rangers of the island is that the masters of ships ignore calls attention.
“One of the most alarming things is the use of longline line type, which is made of steel and it is only used for shark fishing”, explicó Golfín.
In a report ships with more sightings in the area are: Isamar 1 Coopepez 20, Mrs. Amanda, Captain Richard, Shekinah II and Cachorito. All ships in the list are Costa Rican.
This June 23 Island celebrates 36 years of creating the park and illegal fishing remains one of the main threats.
SOURCE: www.teletica.com
