In order to provide educational opportunities for children stuck in their houses, several organizations and scientists are offering shark-themed programs.
NOAA shark tagging program provides troves of data for last 50 years
Data collected through this program of citizen scientists would not have been possible for any individual, single institution or agency to accomplish.
Commercial fishing: Can it help save sharks from extinction?
By collaborating with fishers, governments with limited resources for enforcement can more easily identify vessels that illegally harvest shark fin.
Florida may be next state to ban shark fin trade
The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is among the conservation groups supporting the passage of the proposed legislation, Florida HB 401 and SB 680, which were introduced in late 2019.
The most dangerous shark in 2019? The diminutive cookie cutter
Once again Florida was the leader in shark bite instances around the globe with 21 unprovoked bites recorded, according to the ISAF.
Why a live shark is more valuable than its fins
With ecotourism, a country has the opportunity to benefit financially from live sharks. In 2013, 600,000 tourists observing sharks spent more than $314 million a year, supporting 10,000 jobs (Barnes, 2013). Comparatively, a dead shark is worth much less- a bowl of shark fin soup currently sells for as much as US$100. International markets have […]
A review of shark sanctuaries and their effectiveness
A shark sanctuary with few sharks is by no means a waste of policy, as any effort in conservation can mostly be deemed positive.
Madagascar taking bold measures to restore shark populations
MORONDAVA, Madagascar — When older people on Madagascar’s west coast were children, there were so many sharks that they had to be a bit careful when playing in the water. At the time, local fishers would catch some sharks but had little reason to target them, given the low prices they fetched at market. Then, […]
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act passes major hurdle in House
Thanks to a groundswell of last-minute support from a grassroots effort by numerous conservation groups and organizations, the shark finning industry in the United States suffered a serious legislative defeat. The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H.R. 737, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in a 310 to 107 vote late Wednesday night. […]
SharkoFiles: Sand Tiger Shark
The sand tiger shark is notable for its ferocious appearance. However, despite the appearance, this shark species are one of the most docile sharks in the ocean. They only attack when provoked; otherwise, they are harmless to humans. They are one of the big sharks likely to be seen on display in the public aquarium […]
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