Teeming reefs and crystal waters host over400 species of fishand 40 types of shark.
To preserve the ocean’s biodiversity for the next generation, measures must be implemented where needed.
The act protects all shark species in state waters.
Hammerhead sharks. (Photo: SERRNOVIK/Depositphotos)
It is now a misdemeanor to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill a shark in state marine waters.
And we recognize their importance for native Hawaiian cultural practices and beliefs.
For now, fishermen are advised to avoid areas frequented by sharks and cut them loose if accidentally snared.
Tiger sharks are among the species in the region of the Pacific surrounding Hawaii. (Photo: DIVEPICS/Depositphotos)
Tiger sharks are among the species in the region of the Pacific surrounding Hawaii.
