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...
Read full story Add a comment - 0 users commented on this postMan 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...
Read full story Add a comment - 0 users commented on this postHawaii: Boat Crewman Charged for Feeding Sharks
News Release Hawaii Dept. of Land & Natural Resources 01. November 2018 —— — — — — — — — — — (Honolulu) – Just before 10:30 this morning DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources (DOCARE) officers monitoring fishing...
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Protection removed for endangered Hammerhead sharks in Great Barrier Reef
Media Release Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) 12. September 2018 — — — — — — — — — — — — The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Humane Society International (HSI) today expressed disappointment at the Senate’s...
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HKU-led Study Shows that Shark Fin Trade is Unsustainable
Press Release The University of Hong Kong 13. September 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Out of Control Means Off the Menu: HKU-led Study Shows that Shark Fin Trade is Unsustainable Fishing pressure on...
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NZ Shark cage diving operations closed down by Court of Appeal
Press Release Seafood New Zealand 05. September 2018 — — — — — — — — — — In a major victory for paua divers and the local Stewart Island community, the Court of Appeal has ruled that shark...
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Results of the South Jersey Shark Tournament 2018
Helmut Nickel, Shark Year Magazine, 18. June 2018 38th annual South Jersey Shark Tournament Location: South Jersey Marina, Cape May, New Jersey, USA Date: June 6-9, 2018 A total of 68 boats were registered for this year’s event. 161...
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UAE announces new Shark Protection Plan
Press Release UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment 11. June 2018 ——— ————– ———- Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Develops National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment...
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