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[Paphitis]

Oh dear... CNR reporting that this story has spread way beyond CY... and is universally condemned.

http://www.cyprusnewsreport.com/?q=node%2F5935

Rightly so wouldn't you say?

Now that they have caught on, be sure that the Diving Community will make a lot of noise and Cyprus will be forced by the EU to introduce new fisheries legislation and measures to protect this species or face fines!

[GreekIslandGirl]

Oh dear... CNR reporting that this story has spread way beyond CY... and is universally condemned.

http://www.cyprusnewsreport.com/?q=node%2F5935

How quickly the enemies of Cyprus jump on every domestic matter to judge us without facts.

Well, let's hope these guys sue for defamation as they do not go shark fishing from Latsi. Makos are notorious for attacks and also jumping into boats and there's always a lot of human activity in the sea around there. Not all interactions are the fault of people. Why doesn't everyone wait to hear the full story before making out they were out shark fishing?

[Paphitis]

Makos are not notorious for attacks and do not jump into boats!

Furthermore, the Shark in the photo is NOT a Mako!

They fished it out of the ocean and showed of their catch by riding the Shark like a donkey.

They should be held accountable by the Diving cummnity and conservationists and the sooner this matter is highlighted to the EU the quicker something can be done to protect this species in Cyprus.

Defamation my arse!

[cyprusgrump]

Oh dear... CNR reporting that this story has spread way beyond CY... and is universally condemned.

http://www.cyprusnewsreport.com/?q=node%2F5935

How quickly the enemies of Cyprus jump on every domestic matter to judge us without facts.

Well, let's hope these guys sue for defamation as they do not go shark fishing from Latsi. Makos are notorious for attacks and also jumping into boats and there's always a lot of human activity in the sea around there. Not all interactions are the fault of people. Why doesn't everyone wait to hear the full story before making out they were out shark fishing?

Amazing!

You make a very good point about speculation and then provide your own 'facts'....

They did not come from latsi
It was a Mako shark
It probably attacked the boat or jumped in it - the poor fishermen were defending themselves!

Once again, your blinkered view that nothing bad ever happens in Cyprus has affected what you post....

[GreekIslandGirl]

Oh dear... CNR reporting that this story has spread way beyond CY... and is universally condemned.

http://www.cyprusnewsreport.com/?q=node%2F5935

How quickly the enemies of Cyprus jump on every domestic matter to judge us without facts.

Well, let's hope these guys sue for defamation as they do not go shark fishing from Latsi. Makos are notorious for attacks and also jumping into boats and there's always a lot of human activity in the sea around there. Not all interactions are the fault of people. Why doesn't everyone wait to hear the full story before making out they were out shark fishing?

Amazing!

You make a very good point about speculation and then provide your own 'facts'....

They did not come from latsi
It was a Mako shark
It probably attacked the boat or jumped in it - the poor fishermen were defending themselves!

Once again, your blinkered view that nothing bad ever happens in Cyprus has affected what you post....

Perhaps I happen to know more than you.

BTW - where did I say this incident was not in Latsi? Learn to read!

[cyprusgrump]

BTW - where did I say this incident was not in Latsi? Learn to read!

Once again the straw man argument...

I didn't claim that you said that did I...? I said: -

They did not come from latsi

In response to your claim: -

they do not go shark fishing from Latsi.

Clear enough for you...?

[Get Real!]

I sense another Hyena attack. The pack is gathering…

[Paphitis]

Oh dear... CNR reporting that this story has spread way beyond CY... and is universally condemned.

http://www.cyprusnewsreport.com/?q=node%2F5935

How quickly the enemies of Cyprus jump on every domestic matter to judge us without facts.

Well, let's hope these guys sue for defamation as they do not go shark fishing from Latsi. Makos are notorious for attacks and also jumping into boats and there's always a lot of human activity in the sea around there. Not all interactions are the fault of people. Why doesn't everyone wait to hear the full story before making out they were out shark fishing?

Amazing!

You make a very good point about speculation and then provide your own 'facts'....

They did not come from latsi
It was a Mako shark
It probably attacked the boat or jumped in it - the poor fishermen were defending themselves!

Once again, your blinkered view that nothing bad ever happens in Cyprus has affected what you post....

Perhaps I happen to know more than you.

BTW - where did I say this incident was not in Latsi? Learn to read!

Quite frankly I am surprised at your stance.

From your posts it appears you do not know much about Sharks. I am not an expert either but have been fortunate enough to interact with them in their environment in the past.

It appears the Shark in question might be a Great White, an apex predator. All Sharks, more so Great Whites have a notorious reputation but when you are in the water with them you can only marvel at their grace. They don't seem to be very aggressive on most occasions. That said, they will not attack you for no reason or for the sake of it. In fact I know many Divers who have been in open water with Great Whites. It is a little insane but there is safety in numbers and Sharks do in fact fear humans because to the Shark they are unknown. I've been in a Shark Cage and got up close to one in the safety of a cage. Two Great Whites got up close and behaved like they were simply curious and portrayed no aggressive behaviour. Apparently we could have been outside of the cage and been safe.

These Sharks are endangered. The species is under pressure from Shark Fin fishing. This involves the cutting of the Sharks Fins which are used to make Shark Fin soup. The rest of the Shark is tossed back in the sea, but without its fins which means it can't swim. They eventually starve until dead.

Divers are a very nice bunch of people from my experiences with them. If they are campaigning, they do so out of concern and for the protection of the species and they act in all countries. Cyprus is not singled out here.

If there are no protections in Cyprus then they will campaign to protect the species. Naturally, it would be nice for Cyprus and the people at large that rely on the tourism sector to protect Sharks because in Cyprus I am sure they are even more rare now.

There can be nothing better for Cyprus that some people actually care about these types of issues and try to have them addressed for the good of all involved but even more so for the good of the species.

[GreekIslandGirl]

BTW - where did I say this incident was not in Latsi? Learn to read!

Once again the straw man argument...

I didn't claim that you said that did I...? I said: -

They did not come from latsi

In response to your claim: -

they do not go shark fishing from Latsi.

Clear enough for you...?

Why don't you take my advice and learn to read.

As I said, they do not go shark fishing from Latsi!

Are you claiming they went shark fishing?

This incident, from Latsi, was NOT one of shark fishing! Because, they do not go shark fishing from Latsi!

Now, if you are saying these guys went fishing for sharks, you'd better have some evidence to back this up.

(As usual, you make the mistakes after quoting my posts and then accuse me of straw man - you are hopeless.)

[GreekIslandGirl]

And would the poster who thinks Latsi is surrounded by an Ocean, or about to supply shark fins to China as part of its economic recovery plans, please go back to sleep.