Complaints by Tourists lead to a shark fishing ban

Tourism is important to the economy of Sabah on the island of Borneo. Complaints about shark fishing by tourists and local people have resulted in a decision to ban shark fishing form next year. Masidi Manjun, the Tourism, Culture and Environment minister for Eastern Sabah has said that complaints made by local activists and foreign tourists regarding cruel fishing practices have contributed to the state government’s plans to impose the ban starting next year.