Shark Angling Club of Great Britain
The Shark Angling Club of Great Britain is headquartered in Looe, Cornwall, and is regarded as the central authority for shark angling in the United Kingdom. Its aims are to promote the sport of shark angling and the conservation of sharks, maintain records of notable shark catches, and foster social links between members.
Membership
Full membership of the club is open to anyone who has caught unaided a shark that weighs more than 75 lbs, while fishing from a port in the UK. Associate membership is also offered to those who have caught a shark under the qualifying size.History
The club was founded in 1953 by Brigadier John Alan Lyde Caunter, its first president. The other founder members were:- Mr Frederick Lyde Caunter
- Mr S. Oliver
- Mr R. C. Roberts
- Mr J. Eathorne
- Mrs H. Eathorne
- Dr Norman Lorraine, F.R.S.
- Mr C. Yarde
- Mr S. Tee
- Mr W. C. Butters
- Mr Edgar Williams