Committee hears support for making the bluntnose sixgill the state shark
House Bill 2447 would designate the bluntnose sixgill shark as Washington’s official state shark; testimony from scientists, city officials and schoolchildren emphasized education, conservation and potential ecotourism benefits.
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Lawmakers and community members told the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee they support House Bill 2447, which would designate the bluntnose sixgill shark as Washington’s state shark.
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