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Whale shark stranded in East Java

The video was uploaded by “WARTABROMO TV” on 10. September 2019: In the afternoon of last Monday (Sept 9th), this dead whale shark (Rhincodon typus) was spotted by local residents at a beach in Lumajang, located in the East...

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180 kg of Shark Fins Seized in Hong Kong

Press Release The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 24. August 2019 — — — — — — — — — — Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected scheduled dried shark fin and dried seahorse Hong Kong Customs...

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Hawaii: Woman bitten by shark in Kealakekua Bay

Media Release Hawaii Police Department Kona Patrol, Area II 20. August 2019 —– —- —- —- —- —- —- —- On (August 20) at approximately 8:00 a.m., a 27-year-old female reported that she was bitten by a shark while...

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Large whale shark landed in Cuba

The video was uploaded by “Antena Cubana” on 02. August 2019. This big whale shark (Rhincodon typus) was found dead at the beach of La Herradura in the province of Las Tunas, eastern Cuba.

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Industrialised fishing overlaps threatened shark hotspots worldwide

Press Release The Marine Biological Association (MBA) 24. July 2019 —- —- —- —- —- — — — Major high seas fishing activities are centred on ecologically important shark hotspots worldwide North Atlantic blue sharks and shortfin mako –...

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Hammerhead shark spotted in Irish waters

News Release Marine Institute, Ireland 19. July 2019 — — — — — — — A new shark species spotted in Irish waters A shark species, previously unrecorded in Irish waters, has been sighted 100 miles south-west of Ireland...

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Noteworthy Shark Records from Mediterranean and European Atlantic Waters – February to June 2019

Helmut Nickel (mail), Shark Year Magazine, published on 01. July 2019 After a long break, we have decided to resume our summary of large and/or rare sharks recorded in waters of the Mediterranrean/European region ( our previous related post:...

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Government of Canada bans shark finning

Press Release Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20. June 2019 — — — — — — — — — — — Toronto, ON – Shark finning is a destructive practice that needs a strong and immediate response to stop the...

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AUS: Shark Control Programs to protect swimmers gets a big Budget boost

Press Release Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and FisheriesThe Honourable Mark Furner 09. June 2019 — — — — — — — — — — — The Queensland Government is investing an additional $17.1 million over four years in...

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NSW SMART drumlines trials proved to be a success

Press Release Adam Marshall Minister for Agriculture Minister for Western NSW 12. May 2019 — — — —- —- —- —- SHARKS HOOKED ON SMART DRUMLINES The NSW Government’s SMART drumlines trials have proved a success withthe devices snagging...

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New research shows near extinction of angel shark in Irish waters

Press Release Inland Fisheries Ireland 2nd May 2019 — — — — — — — — — New research published by Inland Fisheries Ireland has revealed how angel shark stocks have declined alarmingly in Irish waters. The study published...

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$8 million boost for WA’s scientific shark hazard mitigation strategy

Media Statement Government of Western Australia 12. April 2019 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Additional $8 million committed for shark hazard mitigation in WA...

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South Africa: New automated shark detection project launched

Media Release City of Cape Town 11. February 2019 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — After 15 years of using trained observers (spotters) to successfully reduce the risk of shark bites...

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Eight Shark Species to Benefit from Greater Protection Globally

Press Release Convention on Migratory Species (UNEP/CMS) 14. December 2018 — — — — — — — — — — — — — Monaco, 14 December 2018– After five days’ intensive discussions, the 3rd session of the Meeting of...

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Hawaii: Japanese Fishing Boat Owner Charged With Smuggling Shark Fins

News Release Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Hawaii December 11, 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Owner And Officers Of Japanese Fishing Vessel Charged With Unlawful Trafficking And Smuggling Of Shark...

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AUS Shark assessment report 2018

Shark assessment report 2018 Authors: James Woodhams and Cher Harte Overview This report provides a synthesis of management arrangements, catch and sustainability of sharks across Australia. This report is a commitment under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation’s...

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Man dies from shark bite in Queensland’s Cid Harbour

News Release myPolice Mackay 06. November 2018 Fatal shark bite, Whitsunday Island (Cid Harbour) The Whitsunday Water Police will be conducting patrols of Cid Harbour today along with vessels from other Queensland and Commonwealth Government agencies. The patrols...

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