# Shark Snagged on Illegal Fishing Line

> Silky shark caught on illegal line wins conservation award.
- Title: Shark Snagged on Illegal Fishing Line · Digital Camera World
- Summary: Silky shark caught on illegal line wins conservation award. Daniel Taylor's photo of a silky shark snagged on illegal fishing line won a conservation award…
- Keywords: silky shark, illegal fishing line, baja california, conservation award, daniel taylor, ocean photographer of the year, shark fishing, mexico, Shark, Snagged, Illegal, Fishing
- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/photography/awards-and-competitions/black-and-white-photo-of-helpless-shark-hooked-on-illegal-fishing-line-snags-commendation-in-top-ocean-photography-awards
- Published: 2026-09-29T07:55:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: silky shark, illegal fishing line, baja california, conservation award, daniel taylor, ocean photographer of the year, shark fishing, mexico
## Silky shark snagged
A silky shark circles helplessly on an illegal fishing line.

> helplessly
## Dead sharks on beach
Two dead silky sharks lie side by side on the beach.
## Illegal fishing line
Longlines with hundreds of baited hooks remain illegal due to overfishing.
## Conservation ban
Mexican government banned shark fishing from May to July to protect vulnerable species.
## Local impact
Shark fishing supports Baja communities but causes economic harm to conservation efforts.
## Sustainable alternatives
Taylor wants images to highlight urgent need for sustainable income alternatives for fishermen.

> urgent
## Key takeaway

Daniel Taylor's photo of a silky shark snagged on illegal fishing line won a conservation award, highlighting the conflict between shark conservation and local fishing communities in Baja California.