A local fisherman says that Horry County’s ban on land-based shark fishing is “unconstitutional,” and he’s taking it to court.
Gregory Haskins, owner of the Murrells Inlet-based surf and shark fishing guide service Catching With Greg, has taken issue with the county’s outright ban on fishing for sharks from the shore. The ban perpetuates fear, harms shark conservation and stands in contrast with the South Carolina Constitution, he contends. Haskins is questioning the ban alongside Shoreline Shark Conservation, a non-profit he is associated with that tags sharks in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
Haskins, Shoreline Shark Conservation and Horry County did not respond immediately to requests for comment on Tuesday morning…