POLL: Should an 800-Pound Shark Be Released?

was caught and brought back to Marina del Rey on Monday, and some readers are upset that the shark was killed.

"What a crying shame. A fully mature, female shortfin mako shark. The breeding stock of the future. A future that is looking increasingly uncertain for sharks," Blue Planet Society said in the comments.

However, other readers said that the fishermen did nothing wrong and should not be chastised for it.

"Sport fishing is legal and these men are doing nothing more than enjoying a legal sport," TC commented.

What do you think? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments.