International Land-Based Shark Fishing Association

International Land-Based Shark Fishing Association

Infobox Organization
name = International Land-Based Shark Fishing Association


motto = "To unify the sport of land-based shark fishing and its anglers by establishing standards for the compilation and recognition of world records, while also promoting – through research, education and practice – responsible enjoyment and stewardship of our marine and coastal resources now and for future generations."
formation = May 29th, 2006
type = Limited liability company
location = North Port, Florida
language = English
leader_title = President
leader_name = Sean Paxton
key_people = Committee members: Sean Paxton Brooks Paxton II Jim Adam Mike Palmer William Fundora Mike Sowden
website = http://www.landbasedsharkfishing.com/The International Land-Based Shark Fishing Association (ILSFA) was formed to unify the sport of land-based shark fishing and its anglers by establishing standards for the compilation and recognition of world records, while also promoting, through research, education and practice, responsible enjoyment and stewardship of marine and coastal resources.

Land-based shark fishing is defined as attempting to capture or actually capturing sharks using a rod, reel, line, and hook(s) from the land or anything permanently attached to the land, for example, jetties, piers or bridges.

Among the defining efforts of the ILSFA is the designation of a new world record category for sharks released after capture. By using a widely accepted large species estimated weight formula, in conjunction with other specific qualifying measures, anglers will have the opportunity to be officially recognized internationally for their accomplishments without having to weigh their catch.

With large, predatory species, such as sharks, this has never been practical without killing an animal for the purpose of obtaining its true weight. ILSFA will also issue records for weighed fish. However, the expanding trend in this rapidly growing sport is the practice of catch and release.

The fusion of this trend with the new record category, along with cooperative shark research already conducted by many anglers, a devoted membership and partnerships with various research organizations, tackle manufacturers and the recreational fishing industry as a whole is intended to be a win-win-win combination of interests.

The ILSFA was founded in 2006 by the current president, Sean Paxton.

“This one-of-a-kind sport, along with its rich history and dedicated anglers need a place to call home” - Sean Paxton.

External links

* [http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/sharks.html NOAA Fisheries Shark Website]
* [http://na.nefsc.noaa.gov/sharks/ National Marine Fisheries Services / Apex Predator Tagging Prog]


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