Costa Rica Fishing

COSTA RICA OVERSEES SHARK FISHING

Shark hunting in Costa Rica is very different from what it was years ago, as seen in the movie Sharkwater. Nowadays in Costa Rica, strict measures are taken against this illegal practice and those that do not respect the laws. In addition, the national law of Costa Rica on shark finning is the most advanced in the region, so much that it has been adopted by other countries in the area.In April, Costa Rica President Oscar Arias dedicated himself, through the “Peace for Nature” initiative, to make key efforts to completely eradicate this practice. Presently, Costa Rica refuses licenses to any fleet dedicated to shark fishing. Any capture is considered incidental fishing. Costa Rica, in the years 2004, 2005, and 2006, saw a reduction of more than a thousand tons, and continue falling, no doubt due to the corrective actions and legal measures that have been implemented. This year, the average number of shark boats in relation to the world average is around .88%.