Reports in the press earlier in the year, brought to light the case of a Tawny Nurse Shark being kept in an aquarium at Parc Palais Condominium. Calls were made for the 1.8-metre shark to be moved, as the space it was being kept in was too small.

Upon investigating, the SPCA learned that the developer of the condominium had appointed an aquarium specialist who was responsible for the design of the aquaria along with the supply of the fish. It was also revealed that the management council took delivery of the condominium and the aquaria in 2002.

The SPCA visited Parc Palais on two occasions to determine whether or not the shark should be moved. After discussions with the management of the condominium and advice from consultant veterinarians who had assessed the situation, the SPCA advised Parc Palais that it would not be in the best interests of the shark or humans (who would have had to carry out the operation) to move it elsewhere. The risk of danger to both parties as well as to other fish in the tank would be too great.

It was recommended, however, that two smaller Black Tip Reef Sharks should be moved as that operation would be considerably easier. Parc Palais management informed the SPCA in May that these sharks had been removed to their aquarium service contractor's fish farm.

The SPCA will continue to monitor the Nurse Shark at Parc Palais on an annual basis to check on its welfare.