The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Visayas has issued a warning about juvenile sharks recently found washed up on the shores of Santander, the southernmost town of Cebu. BFAR also advised the public to avoid these sharks to ensure the safety of both people and animals.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ( BFAR ) in Central Visayas has issued a warning about juvenile sharks recently found washed up on the shores of Santander , the southernmost town of Cebu . BFAR also advised the public to avoid these sharks to ensure the safety of both people and animals. The bureau also warned the public from illegally capturing these baby sharks for the illegal trade of shark fin , which is used as an ingredient in some exotic cuisine .
A video shared by various media outlets in Cebu since Feb. 17, 2024, showed baby sharks swimming in the shallow waters of Barangay Pasil, Santander. Johann Tejada, spokesperson for BFAR 7, told SunStar Cebu on Thursday, Feb. 29, that while this scenario should not be viewed as a threat, the public should still treat these animals with respect and take precautions. He urged residents to avoid approaching the waters where baby sharks are present for safety reasons, as it has not been determined whether these shark species are aggressive. These sharks are believed to be of the blacktip sharks
Bureau Of Fisheries And Aquatic Resources BFAR Central Visayas Warning Juvenile Sharks Santander Cebu Safety Illegal Trade Shark Fin Exotic Cuisine Video Shallow Waters Precautions Blacktip Sharks
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