The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas will consider proposals to ban the retention of shortfin makos and require that all sharks landed have their fins still attached to ease finning ban enforcement during its meeting this week in Mallorca. “The U.S. has long been a global leader in shark conservation and never has […]
Shark fin bill ready for final hurdle
After a momentous victory for sharks with the passage of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 737), the fate of the new shark protection rules now rides on the U.S. Senate passing the companion legislation (S. 877), which was introduced by Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.). The senate bill has […]
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. […]
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act needs final push
The conservation group Fins Attached is urging citizens who want to help end the shark fin trade in America to contact their member of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act. The bill, HR 737, makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing […]
New device could deter unwanted shark bycatch
Shark bycatch can reduce catch rates of target species, cause gear damage or loss, and increase gear retrieval times and on-deck sorting of harvestable species.
Small village makes a big impact on whale shark conservation
Through a combination of community outreach, participation of a popular spiritual leader, and financial compensation, the community was convinced to stop killing whale sharks.
Sri Lanka steps up domestic protection for local sharks
Sri Lanka’s waters are home to 63 shark and 42 ray species, but many are threatened by overexploitation to feed the growing demand for shark fins, meat, and liver oil.
Tiger sharks rapidly disappearing from Queensland coast
A new study by New Griffith University found that nearly three-quarters of the tiger shark population off of Queensland’s coastline has disappeared in the last 30 years.
The plight of the North Atlantic Mako shark
With a reported top speed of 74 kilometers per hour (46 miles per hour), the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is one of the fastest creatures in the sea. It can jump up to 9 meters (30 feet) out of the water; its unique skin has inspired developments in the aeronautics industry; and with one of […]
Rhino rays receive overwhelming support for new trade regulations
In what conservation groups are calling a major win, governments from around the world have voted to regulate the international trade in two species of mako sharks, six giant guitarfish species, and 10 species of wedgefish. All 18 species have now been formally approved for listing on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade […]
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