Large shark stuns Sagres
Updated: 13-Feb-2004
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• Monksharks are rarely caught in the Algarve
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The shark, which feeds on plankton and tiny marine animals, was reeled in on the nets of the vessel Mestre Catarino from a depth of more than 300 metres. Fishermen then tied the shark up and towed it to Baleeira Port in Sagres. They dragged the creature ashore, with the aid of a tractor, under the watchful gaze of astonished locals and even seasoned fishermen.
A fish trader bought the shark at 12 cêntimos a kilo and took the dismembered fish to Portimão’s marketplace. The shark steaks went on sale at three euros a kilo, although the majority of the carcass had no commercial value whatsoever. João Manuel, the fishmonger in question, said: “Most purchasers already appreciate shark and know that it is very good value for money. Many people will eat grilled shark or use it in fish-stew. It’s very rare to see a fish like this one on sale, although we also had a considerably smaller one on sale last year.” The shark’s head remained in Sagres, awaiting inspection from marine experts, while the rest of the fish was taken to a sanitary landfill site.
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