Shark Baiting Poll

[chrisch]

Originally Posted by JB

Tommy Cheung, the legislator representing Hong Kong's catering sector, said:
"I don't believe sharks are an endangered species. Some species of shark may be, but not all shark's fin comes from certain species. There are a lot of species that are plentiful. I am not aware why people are making so much fuss about Disney. Many restaurants are serving shark's fin, so why pick on Disney?" Cheung said it was unreasonable to expect the theme park to offer Chinese banquets without offering the dish. "Chinese tradition is that you put shark's fin on the table," he said. "If you don't, you are not respecting the guests you invite. It is a matter of face."

Given the growth in the Chinese economy the demand for this product looks set to increase dramatically. As with all commercial fisheries the future looks very bleak.

Chris

[Finless]

Originally Posted by Janos

They're a marine biology research vessel and so I would expect them to know what they're talking about.

Isn't this the main problem - no one actually does know?

People have their beliefs, their interpretation of the available research data or facts (as they see them) etc BUT no one actually knows!

[jph6969]

Originally Posted by Ainsleyberryman

Lets not loose sight of the bigger picture here. Sharks are fast becoming an endangered species. Most people still see them as per 'Jaws'. Im forever telling non divers that sharks are not like the ones in the movies. Most people in the Far East still think its cool to eat their fins.

I would have thought that anything that bring sharks into the public eye in an informed manner is a good thing.

Bit like the victorians shooting all the game in Africa, now we shoot them with cameras and most people see the protection of Tiger/Lions etc as a good thing. Thats were we should be with sharks.

Sharks will eat fish anyway, so baiting them is not going to make much difference. I also doubt that it could be done enough for them to become dependent upon it for survival. They are too wild and the sea too big.

Life is not black and white, so sometimes lesser evils need to be endured by some to achive greater goods.

You cant eat without somthing dying first.

nice

I voted no to this.

Just cos we dive in their waters, does not mean that it's our god given right to see them, if they happen to swim past then great. If not then a case of better luck next time.

We've just came back from the Maldives, and on the last dive of the Holiday, I was 25ft away from Grey Reefs, black tips and white tip sharks, all there in abundance, and no chumming had taken place. On Hubbies ( Paul Evans ) previous dive he was fortunate enough to be in the water with several Leopard Sharks.

You just have to be in the right place at the right time. IMHO

Corinne

[jph6969]

Originally Posted by Diving Diva

I voted no to this.

Just cos we dive in their waters, does not mean that it's our god given right to see them, if they happen to swim past then great. If not then a case of better luck next time.

We've just came back from the Maldives, and on the last dive of the Holiday, I was 25ft away from Grey Reefs, black tips and white tip sharks, all there in abundance, and no chumming had taken place. On Hubbies ( Paul Evans ) previous dive he was fortunate enough to be in the water with several Leopard Sharks.

You just have to be in the right place at the right time. IMHO

Corinne

Then you will be disappointed to see this advertised 'Shark Trip' in the planned trips forum.
Thanks for voting.

Originally Posted by jph6969

Then you will be disappointed to see this advertised 'Shark Trip' in the planned trips forum.
Thanks for voting.

Yes, I did notice this thread, but chose to stay out of it. Even though I don't agree with baiting, there are others who do, and whom I suppose are entitled to. By me having my say against baiting on a forum it's not going to stop it happening, it's just falling on deaf ears.

At the end of the day we all have our own beliefs on right and wrong.

Safe Diving

Corinne

[John Gulliver]

Originally Posted by Diving Diva

Yes, I did notice this thread, but chose to stay out of it. Even though I don't agree with baiting, there are others who do, and whom I suppose are entitled to. By me having my say against baiting on a forum it's not going to stop it happening, it's just falling on deaf ears.

At the end of the day we all have our own beliefs on right and wrong.

Safe Diving

Corinne

True, but I can't help noticing that the people who think it's OK are partly the same people as think removing "shinies" from wrecks is OK. The reasoning seems to be it's OK because I want to do it, rather than being based on any particular beliefs as to what's right and wrong.

[jph6969]

Originally Posted by John Gulliver

True, but I can't help noticing that the people who think it's OK are partly the same people as think removing "shinies" from wrecks is OK. The reasoning seems to be it's OK because I want to do it, rather than being based on any particular beliefs as to what's right and wrong.

The morals of youngsters today eh!

[Andy the Coastie]

Originally Posted by Garf

I don't care if you chop 3 black rhinos into rough squares, add 1 finely diced otter, pour in half a freshly pureed snow leopard, fold in one finely grated red Squirrel, and finally dilute the mix with the juice from 3 freshly squeezed giant pandas. Chuck the whole lot over the back of the boat with a few baby seals to mix it all up and I'd be watching with a pimms and a digital camera.

I am proudly and profoundly hypocritical. Anyone that deliberately hurted one of my cats had better hope they can run faster than me, but animals that are not my pets, well...

WHY ?

There are plenty of rapists, murders and kiddy fiddlers , use them

and

the wierdo's

[Gareth Burrows]

Originally Posted by Andy the Commie

There are plenty of rapists, murders and kiddy fiddlers , use them


the wierdo's

If I use the wierdos I'd have no-one left to talk to on here. Plus I'd have to jump in, and you know I'm scared of the water.