BYJESSICA THOMSONON 7/4/22 AT 11:07 AM EDT00:57

Almost 100 Million Sharks Slaughtered Each Year

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Ashark-huntingtournamenthas been arranged by local fishermen in Jupiter,Florida, leading to anger and protests bywildlife activists.

Fisherman Corey Hexter posted on social media a flyer for the event, which is due to occur on July 9, 2022. Participants are asked to pay $100 per boat, and will apparently receive cash prizes for the top three heaviest sharks caught. The tournament is being hosted by WarBird Tournaments LLC, according to a petition calling for its cancellation.

“Finally we can do something about this problem,” said Hexter in the caption of the post. “NOAA[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] and other…