If a shark grabs the bait put out for any other species, then a shark may be caught...just like any tournament world-wide.

No more panades??

"just like any tournament world-wide"

Not quite Jesse! Fish tournaments are run as species specific. Billfish, Wahoo, Tuna etc.

The methods used are for the most part lure/bait trolling.These specific species require a fast moving ( sometimes up to 12knots)trolled bait.Sharks are not prone to strike at baits moving fast through the water.therefore the chance of picking up a shark of any size is almost eliminated. It can happen but with very rare chance.

Shark fishing, on the other hand ,is a Chum based method and slow to no moving bait. A shark is a opertunity eater and not prone to chase bait for a meal.If this tournament is in fact one that is targeting Deep sea pelagics it is unlikly for a boat to bring in shark unless they were specificly targeted.

Jess I agree with Bill and would like to add that a 'Prize' is being given for a dead Shark.
Different ball game.

The boats will be coming back this afternoon...lets go see

Please take photos if appropriate.

Lots of dead shark photos posted on the internet will help to make your point.

Elbert! were you able to take pictures of the catch the boats brought back?

I'm interested to see how many unfortunate sharks were Killed in the name of "Sports Fishing". I whole heartedly agree on you position that this is unnecessary and reflects badly on the Island."Catch and release" is the only way to enjoy the sport of fishing. and I go further than just sharks.

I watched for a while as some of the boats came back. I saw seven dead fish, all bar two of them sharks. I have some photos and will post any that seem reasonable - haven't looked at them yet.

This was indeed a shark fishing tournament under another name.

I only saw 2 sharks also. This became a deep sea tournament. The 2 sharks I saw were cleaned and will be eaten. Food does not go to waste on San Pedro (except by the tourists because the portions at many restaurants are so huge).

Mark at Estelle's assured us that our GIANT breakfast burritos would not go to waste because he would give it to his dogs.