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'Believe
it or not, without sharks, we'd all be in a lot of trouble'
Sean Paxton, Brooks Paxton II
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Photo: Jim Joseph
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As
big game anglers, divers, researchers and filmmakers, we don't
fear sharks, but we are concerned about an uncertain future for
some species of this majestic marine predator.
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In an all-out effort to turn the tide on rapidly decling shark
populations worldwide, we're actively doing our part to practice,
promote and support catch-and-release shark fishing, tagging programs,
other vital research and public education.
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Our
respect for these animals began in our youth and continues to this
day, with a renewed passion and commitment to help ensure their
long-term survival. Over-fishing and habitat destruction, combined
with abiding cultural traditions, has created far more pressure
than sharks can realistically bear.
The
good news is, that by working together, we can turn the tide. That's
why, over the years, we've remained proactive in reaching out to
our fellow anglers and the sport fishing industry, members of the
scientific research and conservation communities, and the media
to encourage a constructive sense of cooperation. It's a rewarding
experience for us, and a challenge worth taking on, in our efforts
to effect real, measurable differences that we can all, hopefully,
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Areas
of Expertise, Direct Involvement and Focus |
- SUSTAINABLE RECREATIONAL
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Field
Guide: Shark Tagging and Documentation Procedures
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One
of 22 blacktip and bull sharks tagged and released by the Paxtons
on a 2007 joint-expedition
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SUSTAINABLE RECREATIONAL
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The
Guy Harvey
Ultimate Shark Challenge
Directors, Research / Education
Coordinators, Executive Producers
This
proactive alternative to traditional harvest tournament
formats will be demonstrated through the exciting integration
of high-stakes, big prize competitions, ground breaking
and purposeful entertainment value, cutting-edge research,
public education and international mainstream awareness.
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By
embracing the future with an innovative commitment to the
environment, the Ultimate Shark Challenge is already being
recognized as the new gold standard for responsible competitive
shark fishing.
View
Press Release
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The Shark
Brothers with Guy Harvey (middle) |
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Shark
Free Marinas Initiative
Policy Board Advisers and Supporting
Media Personalities
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"As
lifelong sportsmen, and big game anglers, in particular,
we don't condemn anyone for exercising their legal right
to harvest an animal. We do, however, practice, promote
and strongly encourage the responsible use, enjoyment and
management of all our natural resources, and do not condone
purely wasteful practices of any kind. Consequently, we
support the Shark Free Marina Initiative (SFMI) as a forward-thinking,
sensible and reasonable option that marina owners, as well
as the sporting and general public should be made aware
of".
Sean Paxton & Brooks Paxton II
SFMI
Policy Advisory Board
Supporting
Media Personalities
Shark Brothers in the
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ILSFA
Mission Statement
Formed to unify the sport of Land-Based Shark Fishing and
its anglers by establishing standards for the compilation
and recognition of world records, including those for release
sharks, while also promoting, through research, education
and practice, responsible enjoyment and stewardship of our
marine and coastal resources.
View
Press Release
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International
Land-Based
Shark Fishing Association
Founders, President, Vice President
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Blacktip
Challenge
Committee Members, Research Coordinators,
Producers
This
wildly challenging, high stakes event will take everything
you've ever thought about competitive fishing tournaments
and throw it all over the side! Watch as anglers compete
against each other without boats! It's just them, the
beach and lots of hungry sharks, but catching these dangerous
APEX Predators is only half the battle. To earn points
towards victory, each competitor must safely measure,
photograph and research tag every shark they catch before
releasing them back to the wild!
View
Press Release
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Florida
Shark Tournament
Release Format Circuit
Production
Supervision, Tagging Protocol Advisers,
Research Coordinators, Competition Judges
Our
participation in organized, conservation-minded tournament
events allow us to take opportunistic and collaborative
steps with the angling and scientific research communities
toward the shared goal of sustainable recreational fisheries.
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L-R:
Blacktip Challenge Tournament Director - Josh Jorgensen, NOAA
Staff Member - Pat Turner, Brooks Paxton II, Sean Paxton
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Apex
Predators Investigation
Cooperative Shark Tagging Program
Volunteer
Researchers, Recreational Tournament Tagging Protocol Supervisors
Research
directed at life history studies of commercially and recreationally
important shark species with a focus on distribution and
migration patterns, age and growth, reproductive biology,
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PUBLIC OUTREACH,
EDUCATION AND
THE MEDIA
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Adventure
& Wildlife
Hosted by The Shark Brothers
Creators, Producers,
Hosts
Tested
with limits and challenged to survive. There will be no
comfort zone. They must expect the unexpected and be ready
when it comes, but if they have what it takes, lessons will
be learned and their experienced shared. Will they prove
themselves and make a difference on this high-stakes adventure
of a lifetime? To find out, join the 'Shark Brothers' on
a rock & roller coaster ride designed with only one
thing in mind ... to scratch your itch for all the adventure,
adrenaline and danger found in Florida's vast, but ever-threatened
outdoors.
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Television
Talk Show and Other Media Appearances
In-Studio Guests, Expert Commentary,
Featured
Editorial
We
often receive media requests for opinion, commentary, expertise
and stock content on a variety of related topics. These
also result in appearance opportunities that give us a chance
to share our experiences and message with a larger audience.
Some of those press clippings and in-studio visits can be
viewed below.
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In
an effort to take proactive and opportunistic steps in
marine resource management, some competing or casual anglers
may elect to also take part in an important joint-research
efforts with research organizations. This makes the angler's
role one of an important contributor to the knowledge
and understanding of sharks, as well as their long-term
sustainability. For this reason, the thorough, safe gathering
and accurate documentation of catch, tag and release data
by participating anglers is of the utmost importance.
This field guide was written and published to provide
a definitive guide for the: safe (for angler and fish),
effective handling, detailed documentation, tagging and
release of sharks. View
Field Guide
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Field
Guide: Shark Tagging and Documentation Procedures
Author: Sean Paxton
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 The
Shark Brothers at Shark Fest 2009 with a junior angler
Related
Press
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SharkStravaganza
Creators, Hosts, Producers
This
customized, interactive program is produced as a featured
attraction at public events including fishing tournaments.
Designed by the Shark Brothers to feature interactive presentations
delivered by special guests and engaging speakers, the format
leverages entertainment as a means of educating and inspiring
audiences about the importance of protecting our world’s
oceans and their inhabitants.
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Florida
Outdoor Writer's Association
Published Active Member: Sean Paxton
FOWA
Mission
"Through
ever-improving our communication skills to heighten the
education of all outdoor participants in the areas of conservation,
safety, participation and environmental issues."
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