If its illegal to own black tip reef sharks in California...

[sally666]

If its illegal to purchase black tip reef sharks in California, how is the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, able to display them in their exhibits?

According to this website you cannot purchase these sharks in California:

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded)

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded) for Sale at Shark and Reef. The Black Tip Reef Shark requires a large tank in order to thrive. Can become very aggressive when mixed in with other sharks.

www.sharkandreef.com

 

[ChiCity]

(… dry snitching.)

 

[Tinnerito]

If its illegal to purchase black tip reef sharks in California, how is the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, able to display them in their exhibits?

According to this website you cannot purchase these sharks in California:

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded)

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded) for Sale at Shark and Reef. The Black Tip Reef Shark requires a large tank in order to thrive. Can become very aggressive when mixed in with other sharks.

www.sharkandreef.com

I can't help you unfortunately, but if you're planning on keeping a black tip reef shark, that's awsome!

 

[BeanAnimal]

If its illegal to purchase black tip reef sharks in California, how is the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, able to display them in their exhibits?

According to this website you cannot purchase these sharks in California:

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded)

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded) for Sale at Shark and Reef. The Black Tip Reef Shark requires a large tank in order to thrive. Can become very aggressive when mixed in with other sharks.

www.sharkandreef.com

Because they are an aquarium and have worked with government to obtain permission. I am not sure what the issue is or are you just curious? Many entities that are educational or conservation and research accredited can sometimes obtain permits that you, as a private individual can not obtain.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

im not sure i understand. maybe the same reason zoos can have animals that we cant?

 

[PasoFish89]

If its illegal to purchase black tip reef sharks in California, how is the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, able to display them in their exhibits?

According to this website you cannot purchase these sharks in California:

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded)

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded) for Sale at Shark and Reef. The Black Tip Reef Shark requires a large tank in order to thrive. Can become very aggressive when mixed in with other sharks.

www.sharkandreef.com

Without citing any actual regulations, I know it's possible with the correct permits etc as public aquaria or research institutions etc.. heck I even knew a guy growing up who had an african lion as a pet with permits.

 

[smitten with ocean life]

sorry bean. you beat me to it!

 

[BeanAnimal]

I can't help you unfortunately, but if you're planning on keeping a black tip reef shark, that's awsome!

Why would trying to keep an illegal to obtain or own protected specimen that is likely going to be mishandled and put in a poor situation be “awesome”??

 

[Tinnerito]

Why would trying to keep an illegal to obtain or own protected specimen that is likely going to be mishandled and put in a poor situation be “awesome”??

Well, assuming it is illegal, then obviously you shouldn't try and keep one against the law. I said awsome in the intent that, it's very cool that you would like to keep a reef shark, as they're very exotic, and interesting creatures to keep in a captive environment.

Edit: my apologies. I read the post as "is it illegal to own a black tip reef shark"

 

[PotatoPig]

Besides presumably a mountain of permits and paperwork, zoos and aquariums apparently have a barter system for trading animals without exchanging cold hard cash, to avoid laws around buying endangered species:

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[BeanAnimal]

Besides presumably a mountain of permits and paperwork, zoos and aquariums apparently have a barter system for trading animals without exchanging cold hard cash, to avoid laws around buying endangered species:

:Article

Yep — if you know zoo curators or management you will hear all kinds of interesting stories like this, as well as the crazy stuff that comes in from law enforcement and individuals who realize they made a big mistake. “Hi, I have 2 baby black tips and 10 baby pacu that are outgrowing my 55, an you help me” or “I had no idea that elk got this big when we started feeding it”.

 

[KrisReef]

If its illegal to purchase black tip reef sharks in California, how is the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, able to display them in their exhibits?

According to this website you cannot purchase these sharks in California:

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded)

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded) for Sale at Shark and Reef. The Black Tip Reef Shark requires a large tank in order to thrive. Can become very aggressive when mixed in with other sharks.

www.sharkandreef.com

Same reason the Governor can have a party without a mask when everyone else had to stay at home.

The San Diego Zoo has Panda's,

And Michael Jackson had his own childrens park.

 

[iman7045]

If its illegal to purchase black tip reef sharks in California, how is the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, able to display them in their exhibits?

According to this website you cannot purchase these sharks in California:

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded)

Black Tip Reef Shark (California Excluded) for Sale at Shark and Reef. The Black Tip Reef Shark requires a large tank in order to thrive. Can become very aggressive when mixed in with other sharks.

www.sharkandreef.com

Im sure as aquariums they have to get some kind of permits from the state

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

im not sure i understand. maybe the same reason zoos can have animals that we cant?

Are you saying I can't have a Panda...