The population of the great white shark in the oceans has been depleted at an alarming rate due to over fishing. People always seem to be afraid of Jaws, the great white shark but in reality, people are far more dangerous to the shark than the other way around.
The state of California has included the great white shark as a candidate for their endangered list. The great white shark has been off limits to commercial fishermen since 1994 but juvenile great whites are captured by accident in nets frequently. There is no penalty for this and the fishermen usually just keep them.
The number of great white sharks off the coast of Baha and California has dropped to 340 which is alarming. The great white shark isn't the only 'big game fish' that is in trouble. The blue marlin and the blue fin tuna are also in danger of becoming extinct due to over fishing. Sport fishing charters are not generally to blame. The cause is primarily due to commercial fishing.
This type of news is always bad news for the sport fishing industry. Sport fishing charters depend on being able to take clients out to catch the 'big ones'. Blue marlin and swordfish are the most prized game fish.
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