Shark Fishing Season closes

Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017. 4:46 p.m. CST.

By BBN Staff:  The Belize Fisheries Department today issued a statement advising the public that in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2011, the shark fishing season is closed from 1^st August to 31^st October.

The public is reminded that no person or establishment shall have in possession any shark meat during the closed season.

 Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of the Fisheries Act commits an offense and shall be liable on summary conviction as stipulated in the Fisheries Act, the department warns.

The Department hereby makes a special appeal to fishers and the public, to uphold the Fisheries Regulations and urges all responsible citizens to call the Department at 224-4552 / 203-2623 or Crime Stoppers Belize at 0-800-922-TIPS (8477) to report any infractions.