30 Commercial Shark Fishing in the Caribbean Area 



at 3-foot intervals support the head, and the foot rope is 

 weighted with 4-inch leads. 



These nets, however, do not last more than three or 

 four trips because of the damage done to them by the 

 captured sharks. They are expensive and difficult to 

 obtain during wartime. This method is not recom- 

 mended except where large-scale fishing is intended. 



