Woman allegedly caught 2 juvenile blacktip reef sharks on Sentosa, police report filed

The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has filed a police report after a woman allegedly fished on the island and caught two juvenile blacktip reef sharks.

Two juveniles caught

In a now-removed video purportedly posted to Xiaohongshu, a person was seen atop a wooden deck by the water with a fishing rod in hand.

Later, what appears to be two juvenile blacktip reef sharks were seen placed side-by-side on the floor of the deck, presumably after being caught by the angler.

Towards the end of the video, a woman in a black jumpsuit was seen holding onto a fishing rod as she walked alongside a row of yachts.

It is uncertain what became of the sharks after, and whether they were released back into the waters.

The video has been reposted on a Reddit forum.

The incident reportedly took place on the night of Sep. 21 or 22, Stomp wrote.

Police report made: Sentosa spokesperson

Responding to queries from Mothership, an SDC spokesperson said that a police report has been made "with reference to the videos of unauthorised fishing purportedly around Sentosa's vicinity".

The spokesperson added that fishing, poaching or any act causing disturbance or harm to wildlife in Sentosa is strictly prohibited to protect the biodiversity and natural environment of the island as well as the safety of guests.

Members of the public who notice such violations during their visit are encouraged to call 1800-RANGERS (1800-726-4377), the spokesperson advised.

When asked by Mothership, the police confirmed that a report has been lodged and investigations are ongoing.

Sentosa Cove's website also states that it is illegal to fish "at any point at Sentosa" and those doing so will be "financially penalised".

Blacktip reef sharks are native to Singapore and are listed as a locally endangered species, according to the Singapore Red Data Book.

This means there are fewer than 250 mature individuals found in or near local waters.

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Top image via @uandurfader / Reddit