Spurdog Recaptures

Two spurdog were recaptured today in Loch Sunart; one carried a UKSTP tag and we are currently trying to get data on that. The other carried a SSTP tag having been tagged during the last tagathon.

That’s now four recaptured (2 in Etive and 2 in Sunart) and certainly three are within half a mile of original tagging. Again this isn’t conclusive but certainly endorses our theory about the resident population.

More details as and when we get them.

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If you catch a tagged fish

Please leave the tag in the fish.

Note the telephone number or address on the tag and write down the number of the tag. If you have a suitable sling and scales then take the measurements and weigh the fish.

Please keep the fish in water as much as possible.

And don’t forget Log the data here.

Tagging and Handling Sharks

If possible, release without taking out of the water.
Shark skin can cause painful abraisons so hold firmly.
Have all equipment to hand to minimise time out of water.
Bring fish in horizontally supporting the abdomen as sharks have no ribcage and internal organs can be damaged.
A towel soaked in sea water placed over its head usually pacifies a fish.
When releasing the shark hold its head into the tide to get oxygen back into its gills.
Once the shark starts to kick it is a good indication it has recovered enough to be released.

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Useful resources

Sharkatag 2009 on the BBC & ITV

and here on ITV.

The Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network

The SSTP is part of the the Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network, an independent Charity registered in Scotland which was created to focus on conservation issues in the marine environment and in particular those affecting sea anglers.

http://www.ssacn.org