With those big teeth and fins, sharks sure can be scary. While many species of sharks are protected under international law, making them illegal to hunt, fish, or kill, other species are still legal to harvest. If you've got an interest in fishing for sharks, you can learn to go about it in the safest way possible by applying for a marine fishing license, getting the right tools for the job, and learning how to bring in a catch safely. You can also learn how to protect yourself from sharks if you find yourself in the water with them.