46 Commercial Shark Fishing in the Caribbean Area 



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Fig. 12 

 Fold both edges 



Fig. 1 1 

 Fold down chin 

 and head flaps 



Fig. 10 

 Fold up la 1 1 flaps 



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Fig 13 

 Fold In half 



Folding the Hide 



Fig 14 

 The folded hide 



requirements of the shipping company and these should 

 be ascertained in all cases. Aside from these require- 

 ments, almost any type of packaging that permits access 

 of air is satisfactory, for example, burlap or sisal bags, 

 sacks (sugar or flour), braided matting, barrels, etc. If 

 watertight barrels are used, they must be open to the air 

 (that is, bung left out). 



Each package should be plainly marked with the in- 

 itials of the shipper and plainly addressed and should be 

 clearly marked "Shark Hides" and "Product of ... . 

 (insert country of origin)". Bills of lading should be 

 sent on by post. Information concerning consular in- 

 voices and other documents which may be necessary may 



