Killed in a protected park


Illegal fishing: A reef shark died after being trapped in a fishing net within the protected Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, off Kota Kinabalu.

KOTA KINABALU: A picture of a reef shark killed by fishing nets within the protected Tunku Abdul Rahman Park has sparked calls for immediate action to restrict fishing within the marine park.

In describing the incident as appalling, Sabah Shark Protection Association (SSPA) president Aderick Chong said steps must be taken against fishing in the protected area as it was an offence under the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Enactment 1984.

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