Fine for hacking jaws from Great White Shark
Great White Sharks are protected even when dead and hooked fish must be released unharmedTwo young men who removed the jaws of a dead Great White Shark have found themselves in trouble with the law.
The men came across the 2m shark on the 90 Mile Beach, east of Seaspray, in the Gippsland Region of Victoria.
They decided to remove the jaws as a trophy, however, Great White Sharks are fully protected, even when dead, no matter how they have died.
Even if found dead on a beach, it is illegal to cut or remove any part of a Great White Shark. This is to avoid people claiming a shark died from natural causes when in fact they had caught it themselves, Fisheries Victoria said.
Land-based game fishing is increasing in popularity along the 90 Mile Beach and authorities have mentioned that there are shark competitions scheduled in coming months.
Fisheries Victoria says anglers need to be aware that if they catch a great white shark it needs to be released immediately and unharmed.
Even though the men were dealt with by way of a diversionary order in the Sale Magistrates Court, it still cost them over $300 each, which serves as a timely warning to others, the authorities remind us. More on Vic fishing rules and regulations at
Fisheries Victoria.
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