From Hunting to Protecting Sharks

Supardi, 44, had been a fishermen for most of his life. He would venture far out on the ocean and spend a few days at a time. Sharks were once his main source of income, as it was for other fishermen living at Tanjung Luar village in Lombok.

"I began when I was 10 years old, by helping my dad. I caught different types of fish: grouper, tuna, squid and shark," he told Tempo English, three weeks ago.

November 29, 2016

Supardi, 44, had been a fishermen for most of his life. He would venture far out on the ocean and spend a few days at a time. Sharks were once his main source of income, as it was for other fishermen living at Tanjung Luar village in Lombok.

"I began when I was 10 years old, by helping my dad. I caught different types of fish: grouper, tuna, squid and shark," he told Tempo English, three weeks ago.

He would bring his catch to the local fish marke

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