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AUTHORITIES SAY HE TRIED TO SELL THEM ON THE INTERNET.
Basement Dwellers
New York law enforcement officials made an unusual discovery in 2017 when they found seven sharks swimming in a pool in a man’s basement.
According to the New York Attorney General’s office, Joshua Seguine, 40, pleaded guilty to illegal possession with intent to sell seven sandbar sharks this week. He was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and sentenced to a conditional discharge.
“The tide has turned for Joshua Seguine, who was convicted and held accountable for his unlawful acts,” NY Attorney General Letitia James said in a press release. “Let this serve as a loud and clear message: We will not tolerate anyone who preys on protected species to line their pockets.”
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New York Man Pleads Guilty to Keeping Sharks in Basement
Basement Dwellers
New York law enforcement officials made an unusual discovery in 2017 when they found seven sharks swimming in a pool in a man’s basement.
According to the New York Attorney General’s office, Joshua Seguine, 40, pleaded guilty to illegal possession with intent to sell seven sandbar sharks this week. He was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and sentenced to a conditional discharge.
“The tide has turned for Joshua Seguine, who was convicted and held accountable for his unlawful acts,” NY Attorney General Letitia James said in a press release. “Let this serve as a loud and clear message: We will not tolerate anyone who preys on protected species to line their pockets.”
Continued below.
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Keeping Sharks in Basement