Shark finning bans have had little effect on protecting global shark populations, according to new research. However, shark mortality decreased in pelagic fisheries, which suggests that regulatory measures in regional fisheries have had some positive impact. In a new study published in Science, an international team of researchers analyzed shark catch data from 150 countries […]
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Fisherman dies after having leg bitten off by great white shark while diving for scallops
A young fisherman diving for scallops in the Pacific Ocean off the Mexican coast was mauled and killed by a 13-foot-long great white shark, authorities said. The victim, identified by local media outlets as 22-year-old Victor Alejandro Soto Garcia, was attacked by the apex predator on Dec. 29 in the Gulf of California near Playa […]
Controversial Shark Culling Program Claims Over 700 Marine Lives in Queensland
In 2023, more than 700 marine animals, including nine dolphins, fell victim to Queensland’s controversial shark culling program, utilizing shark nets and drum lines. The data, compiled by Conservation groups advocating against the program, sheds light on the death toll and raises renewed concerns about the effectiveness and ethics of these lethal measures. Despite being […]
Still on the menu: Shark fin trade in U.S. persists despite ban
The trade in shark fins is still underway in the United States, despite legislation making such activities illegal, an investigative report has found. Environmentalists say this indicates that officials need to do more to enforce the laws already in place to stamp out illegal activities and protect sharks, which are globally threatened with extinction. On […]
New Caledonia Court Halts Shark Culling Amid Environmental Outcry
In a bold move reverberating through the waves of New Caledonia, a Noumea court has put a stop to the controversial practice of shark culling. This decision came after a string of shark attacks last year, including one that tragically claimed the life of an Australian tourist. But the court, in a judgment released on December 28, […]
Shark Kills Teenage Boy at Popular Tourist Beach
A shark has killed a teenage boy at a popular tourist hotspot in South Australia. His body was recovered from the water near Ethel Beach, about a 180-mile drive from Adelaide, on December 28, according to reports. Police were notified of a shark attack in the Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, on the Yorke Peninsula, at […]
These Ex-Shark Fishermen Now Teaches Kids Environmental Conservation
In a remarkable transformation, ex-shark fishermen on Indonesia’s Lombok Island are now pioneering environmental protectors, thanks to The Dorsal Effect. Spearheaded by shark conservationist Kathy Xu and local fisherman Suhardi, this eco-enterprise is changing the game in marine conservation. Source: Sky TV/YouTube Turning the Tide: From Hunting to Conserving Suhardi, a former shark fisherman, and […]
August 30th is International Whale Shark Day
If you see any of us no need to pause We are sharks but we are not “jaws”As the biggest fish we are very large But our nature is gentle We do not wish to be in charge People use us for meat oil and fins Please save us from the trouble you Put us […]