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Oregon Man Faces Charges for Shark Mishandling | Wilmington News
A 27-year-old Oregon man is facing serious legal trouble in Washington for illegally removing endangered sharks from Puget Sound — a protected nursery where even brief out-of-water contact can devastate populations. Caught on body cam in June, he’s charged with nine counts of unlawful fishing and one for lying to an officer, with penalties up to $5,000 and a year in jail. Evidence from his own social media shows him handling the sharks — including holding them by the tail and opening their mouths — despite clear laws prohibiting such actions. Conservationists warn this could have lasting…
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