New measures to combat WA shark risks
New measures have been announced to address public safety and help mitigate the risk sharks pose to water users. The new measures include setting baited drum lines to catch large sharks along heavily used beaches in the metropolitan area...
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Kayak fisherman dies after shark attack off South Maui
A kayak fisherman died Monday after being bitten by a shark beyond Makena on South Maui, Hawaii. Dec 02, 2013 The identity of the male victim was not released as of Monday afternoon, according to Hawaii News Now and other reports....
Read full story (Read 392 views times) Add a comment - 0 users commented on this postAN 18-year-old bodyboarder has been killed by a shark near the Coffs coast in northern New South Wales.
18-year-old man killed by shark at Campbells Beach AN 18-year-old bodyboarder has been killed by a shark near the Coffs coast in northern New South Wales. The man died after losing both legs in the shark attack just before...
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The Fisheries Department has issued an imminent threat order after a fatal shark attack
Man dies following Gracetown shark attack The Fisheries Department has issued an imminent threat order after a fatal shark attack at Gracetown, 270km south of Perth, on Saturday morning. Police were called at 9.10am regarding a shark attack near...
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Hong Kong Aquarium reveals cause of death for hammerhead sharks
Subsequent to the loss of six female hammerhead sharks on 3 November 2013, Ocean Park announces today the completion of the investigation and reveals the cause leading to the death of the animals.
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New Zealand proposes ban on shark finning
The Government is proposing to ban the removal of shark fins and the dumping of the shark carcass at sea, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today.
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Costa Rica uses INTERPOL Purple Notice to warn about illegal shark finning
Media Release INTERPOL 06. November 2013 ———————– LYON, France – An alert for a method of shark finning aimed at avoiding detection of illegal practices has been circulated to all 190 INTERPOL member countries after a case was identified...
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Six hammerhead sharks die at Hong Kong Aquarium
Press Release Ocean Park Hong Kong 03. November 2013 —————— Ocean Park Announces Loss of Six Hammerhead Sharks Ocean Park is saddened to announce the loss of six hammerhead sharks today. The six sharks, all females and weighing 45...
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Reunion Island: Man Seriously Injured in Shark Attack
A serious shark attack occurred in Reunion Island today ( Saturday, October 26th ). According to the local media, a 24-years old man ( named 'Tanguy' ) was bitten by a shark at a popular surfing spot called '...
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Western Australia: Diver Reports Shark Incident
A scuba diver has reported being bitten on the fins by a large shark, while diving near Little Island off Hillarys, but he has not been injured. The diver reported seeing a large dark shape when returning to the...
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Four metre Great white shark caught in Tunisia
A Great white shark ( Carcharodon carcharias ) was caught off the coast of Mahdia, the capital of Mahdia Governorate in Tunisia. According to local media reports (published on 19. Oct), the specimen measured about 5 metres in length...
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Western Australia to get first shark proof barrier
Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett has announced that Western Australia’s first trial of a shark-proof beach enclosure will take place at Dunsborough this summer.
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BC Dogfish Fishery Announces MSC Self-Suspension
The B.C. Dogfish Hook and Line lndustry Association announces a 'self-suspension' of MSC fishery certificates (2) for the B. C. Hook and Line Spiny Dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) (also known as Squalus acanthias) fishery, effective from September 14, 2013, until...
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South Africa: Man killed in Shark Attack
At approximately 11h30 (Friday, 11 October) NSRI Jeffreys Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a shark incident at Lower Point, next to Albatros Beach, Jeffreys Bay.
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Butchered Basking Shark Seized in Italy
The video was uploaded by ‘ Corpo forestale dello Stato ‘ on 07. October 2013. Staff of the Italian State Forestry Corps ( CFS, Corpo forestale dello Stato ) and the Maritime Fisheries Directorate have seized 680 kg...
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European Food Safety Alerts for Shark Products
Helmut Nickel, Shark Year Magazine, 30. September 2013 EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Notifications concerning shark products from 23. February 2012 to 11. September 2013 Thirty-four food safety notifications regarding shark products have been issued by...
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Israel: Shark bites man near Ashdod shores
A 26-year-old worker of the Ashdod Port fishing cages was bitten by a shark on Sunday. The man was bitten at sea while putting his hand in the waters, and was rescued and taken to the port, where he...
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Smalltooth sandtiger shark found washed up on French beach
Video uploaded by Reportage Tube on 24. September 2013. 21. September 2013: A dead smalltooth sandtiger shark ( Odontaspis ferox ) was found on the beach of Pénestin which is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in...
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CITES getting ready for sharks and rays
Twelve months before the entry into force of CITES regulations on shark and rays, the European Union approves a 1.2 million euro project to ensure their effective implementation. Brazil, China, Germany, Japan and the United States have also offered...
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Newly discovered tiger shark migration pattern might explain attacks near Hawaii
The migration of mature female tiger sharks during late summer and fall to the main Hawaiian Islands, presumably to give birth, could provide insight into attacks in that area, according to a University of Florida scientist.
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