Fish Killer

San Diego, usually know for its near-idyllic sunny climate and pristine beaches was rocked on Saturday after Lifeguards discovered the body of an 150 pound endangered giant black sea bass, impaled on a spear, floating off the coast of Windansea Beach.

Authorities have ruled out suicide and, having created a profile (see above artist rendering), say they are searching for a single male Caucasian spear fisherman, in his mid 20s or early 30s who may harbor unusual animosity towards the species and have expressed so publicly.

This is the third in a disturbing series of violent acts perpetrated towards giant black sea bass coming only a day after several local men fishing off the coast of Catalina Island accidentally caught one victim who is now, fortunately, recovering from his wounds.

In 2005, three men were also charged in the senseless shooting of another La Jolla victim who wasn’t so fortunate.

Officials are asking that any information that might lead to the capture and subsequent arrest of the killer be brought to their attention and that the wider community of giant black sea bass should stay vigilant and alert but not overly concerned as stepped up police presence should act to deter further violence.