All three men involved in the Shark Case have pleaded not guilty. Their trial will be held on March 6, 2018.
The suspects and their charges are as follows:
Michael Wenzel, 21, of Palmetto
- Two felony counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty (Third-degree felony).
- One misdemeanor count of Illegal Method of Take – Shark (Second-degree misdemeanor).
Robert Lee Benac, 28, of Bradenton
- Two felony counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty (Third-degree felony).
- One misdemeanor count of Illegal Method of Take – Shark (Second-degree misdemeanor).
Spencer Heintz, 23, of Palmetto
- Two felony counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty (Third-degree felony).
