Sharkatag 2009
Sharkatag2009 is a shark tagging event following on from the successful spurdog ‘tagathon’ SSACN held around Loch Sunart in Autumn 2008.
For Sharkatag2009, anglers fishing from the shore, kayaks and boats will be visiting marks around the Solway looking to catch and tag tope, smoothound and spurdog and collect data on other shark species.
The event runs from the 12th to the 14th of June – it is not a competition – its main aims are to tag as many fish as possible from the shore and boat; to highlight the urgent need for shark, ray and skate conservation in Scottish waters, and to raise the public awareness of sea angling.
Joining in is easy, a simple form to fill in and only £10 per person to pay to help cover the costs of tags, tagging kits and suchlike – without either your registration will not be valid – More details and Registration here.
Please download a copy of our poster from here to pass on to your friends, club, local tackle shop or anyone else who may be interested.
A shark ID card may be downloaded from here, as well as codes of best practice for handling tope and the smaller sharks.
Click on the following for accommodation lists for The Mull of Galloway , the Isle of Whitorn and Port William areas.
A map showing launch sites in the area may be found here.
A great tackle shop in the area is The Sports Shop, 88-90 George St. Stranraer, DG9 7JS :: Tel – 01776 702 705 ask for Eric McClean.
Coming Tagging or wanting to support the event, then get your Sharkatag T Shirts and Caps !!
T Shirts £8, Caps £6 or get both together for £13 – make your choice below and pay with Paypal
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Or send your order, stating T shirt size and cheque to: The Secretary, SSACN, 62 Lounsdale Drive, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA2 9ED.
Please Note :: Your order will be available for collection throughout the Sharkatag weekend. If you will not be attending please note that on your order and it will be shipped to you.
Why are SSACN tagging sharks ?
In a recent meeting, the Scottish Fisheries minister – Cabinet Secretary Lochhead – said “Our scientists tell us that some shark populations are critically endangered, and we need to respond to that advice.”
Many sea anglers have recognised that fact for many years.
SSACN would like to see the Scottish government and fisheries managers make more effort to protect the various species of shark, but anecdotal evidence – no matter how obvious the situation is – is unacceptable to the government who have always claimed lack of scientific data.
Though the government requires further evidence through field-based research before they are willing to take any action they do not have a programme in place in gather it, therefore, SSACN has devised its own series and Sharkatag is just one of the initiatives we are undertaking to try and meet their evidential needs.
Download the Sharkatag brochure (in pdf) from here.
