Sasless and his Ship's Cat, Commodore Frady, are fully prepared and willing to repel Boarders, Pirates, and Tee Totallers.
They would do that at risk of bodily harm.....as Maritime Law applies to navigable waters.
A quick Trial and displaying the culprits from the Yard Arm would suffice as notice to that effect.
Shark fishing does require fresh bait as well.
We had two Shark attacks in one week this month..... not too far from Black Beard's ship the "Queen Anne's Revenge" which is located very close to Fort Macon.