Ahmad Faraj, the head of the "Environmental Conservation" Association, denied catching a shark from the waters of Tyre, stating that "what has been circulated on social media is untrue." Faraj pointed out that "in our sea, there are sea dogs from the species of harmless, friendly sharks that do not approach beachgoers, so we must protect them as they play a biological and environmental role in the sea." He also called on the coast guard to "be strict in monitoring fishermen who are fishing illegally and to hold them accountable."