Are You Man Enough Shark Challenge Still Promotes Killing of Sharks

Last week we heard about a shark fishing tournament in Fort Myers called the "Are You Man Enough Challenge"

Due to public outcry the organizers were forced to change the format of the tournament to 100% catch and release.

A BIG thank you goes to Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah of district 3 who was instrumental in spearheading this movement.

However the website for the tournament still promotes the fact that sharks can be landed and brought back to the docks.

The organizers of this event must now change their audio advertisement on their website and any other advetising materials that publicize or promote the landing and killing of sharks.

click here to listen to their ad.

Sharks Murdered for Ego and Bragging Rights

Sarasota, Florida May 15-17, 2009
The despicable act of killing sharks for no reason came to the shores of Sarasota Florida in this annual ego stroke. The Sarasota Shark Tournament sees entrants fish and kill sharks for nothing more than a trophy and bragging rights.

In our opinion this is even LOWER than the shark fin trade because this sharks are completely wasted. 100% of their bodies are discarded once they are weighed.

Oceanic Defense will form a page on Facebook and create a petition to get the organizers of this barbaric tournament to cease the useless killing of a species in danger.

If you are interested in signing our petition please visit our page:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sarasota-shark-tournament/

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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=871615706&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=43644118201


Photo by: Todd