Gallery 3.4 Handling Large Sharks and Manta Rays (with vessel’s crane)
If the animal can’t be released directly from the brailer (e.g., by tipping one edge), then large sharks, rays, and other fish (e.g., moonfish) can be returned to the sea using a piece of net, plastic tarp, or canvas that can be lifted by the crane. The material should be ready on deck before brailing, and when a large animal is encountered, it can be placed on the material, which is then hooked up to the crane and lifted over board.
If the animal can’t be released directly from the brailer (e.g., by tipping one edge), then large sharks, rays and other fish (e.g., moonfish) can be returned to the sea using a piece of net, plastic tarp or canvas that can be lifted by the crane. The material should be ready on deck before brailing, and when a large animal is encountered, it can be placed on the material, which is then hooked up to the crane and lifted over board. (Photo: Poisson et al, 2012)