Indiscriminate catching of sharks in Kuakata, Bangladesh: threatening marine resources

摘要

KUAKATA, locally known as Sagar Kannya (daughter of the sea) is a rare scenic beauty spot on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. At Kuakata the excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beach, blue sky, huge expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and evergreen forest is really eye-catching. Kuakata is one of the rarest places which has the unique beauty of offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the water of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. Thatperhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's unique beaches. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach has gentle slopes into the Bay of Bengal and bathing there is as pleasant as is walking or diving. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach, a sanctuary for migratory winter birds, a series of coconut trees, sandy beach of Blue Bay, a feast for the eye. Forest, boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, fishing, towering cliffs and surfing waves. The unique customs and costumes of the 'Rakhyne' tribal families and Buddhist temple indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage, which are objects of great pleasure. Kuakata is the place of pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist communities. All these additional offers to panoramic beauty make the beach more attractive to the visitors.