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Man Charged for Wrestling Sharks | Wilmington News
An Oregon man is facing nine misdemeanor charges and one gross misdemeanor for allegedly “wrestling” protected sharks in Puget Sound — including bluntnose and broadnose sevengills — by dragging them ashore and sitting on their backs. Wildlife officers caught him on body cam, and his own social media videos contradict his “accidental” story. These sharks, vital to a nursery ecosystem, are federally protected and critically endangered — and his actions could have killed pups inside. He’s now looking at fines up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail, plus steeper penalties for lying to officials. Listen…
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