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Fisherman John Higham chained his boat to protest a shark-fishing ban that cost his livelihood, sparking backlash and political debate.
A Western Australian fisherman, John Higham from Geraldton, chained his boat to a government office in protest against a January 1 demersal fishing ban aimed at protecting declining fish stocks.
Higham, who nets sharks, said the ban ended his livelihood despite not directly targeting shark fishing, leaving him unable to pay his mortgage.
He criticized unresponsive government communication and said offered compensation of $6,000 undervalued his business, which could earn up to $2,500 on a good day.
Authorities removed the boat using an angle grinder.
The ban has drawn widespread backlash, including a prior incident where shark heads were left at Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis’s home.
Premier Roger Cook defended the ban as necessary for sustainability, citing consultation, while the opposition indicated support for a motion to overturn it.
El pescador John Higham encadenó su barco para protestar por una prohibición de la pesca de tiburones que le costó su sustento, lo que provocó una reacción violenta y un debate político.