Manhattan Beach - common Sense?

This just not cool - source.

Good one!

Could not agree more.

It's not about the ordinary anglers - it's about those guys that have upped the ante and are recklessly, and illegally targeting the big game right in the middle of the crowds. And yes, the swimmers and other aquatic recreationists need to be mindful of what's going on around the pier, and stay clear of those fishing lines - and vice versa!

Story here.

Land-based Shark fishing - endangering the Public!

Small GWS caught from Manhattan Pier, a popular Shark fishing spot - source.

Remember the Delray Beach controvesy?

After much back-and-forth, that issue has been finally settled.

And not a moment too soon.

Totally unsurprisingly, we now have proof that fishing for Sharks (and I might add: for other Fishes as well!) right in the middle of other aquatic recreationists is simply reckless and dangerous. 

Yes, pissed-off Sharks do bite people!

Read Martin's post on the issue here.
I doubt it that was intentional targeting - but who knows, that's what they all say!

PS - this is the video of the strike.
The asshole should be in jail.



PPS - good decision: the pier remains closed to fishing for the next two months - more details here!
PPPS - so it turns out the dude has been illegally landing GWS before - and why am I not surprised!