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Deepwater sharks in Exuma Sound Bahamas
Species diversity, distribution, and abundance of deepwater sharks In the Exuma Sound, The Bahamas. Anna Belk et al. Background: The deep water ecosystem is the largest ecosystem on the planet, which makes up about 98% of the bodies of water on Earth. This ecosystem has been minimally explored and little research has been conducted in
Close Shark Encounter in South Africa
Published on 7 Dec, 2011 at 13:19 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Man survives shark attack By Regan Thaw, Eyewitness News, 07. December 2011 A Cape Town man had a close encounter with a shark in KwaZulu-Natal. Richard Kohler was attempting to paddle the entire distance of South Africa’s coastline for charity. Earlier on Wednesday his surf ski was damaged by a shark. Kohler told Eyewitness
Predator-prey interactions between Great white sharks and Seals
Published online on 30. November 2011 Marine predator-prey contests: Ambush and speed versus vigilance and agility R. Aidan Martin and Neil Hammerschlag ABSTRACT: Differences in relative strengths and weaknesses between predators and prey under tactical contexts result in complex and dynamic contests between them. These contests are often brief and difficult to observe in marine
Brampton City – Shark Finning Prohibition
BRAMPTON Flower City Report – City Council The Corporation of the City of Brampton November 24,2011 Prohibition for the Practice of Shark Finning PDF – Download
Grand Cayman supermarket pulls shark products from shelves
Fosters remove all shark products By IEye News, 06. December 2011 Fosters Food fair has removed all shark products from its shelves which has been hailed a major boost to the marine environment. Trading in shark products damages shark populations but now a growing number of countries in the Caribbean are banning shark fishing
South African Anglers face ban because of Chumming
Published on 5 Dec, 2011 at 19:47 in Sport fishing | Viewed times | No Comments
CHUMMING CLOSE TO RECREATIONAL BATHING AREAS INCREASING THREAT TO PUBLIC Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, News Release, 05. December 2011 The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is currently considering an urgent ban on fishing close to recreational beaches after it became apparent that chumming – a custom of throwing cut-up fish in the sea to catch
Vulnerable Sharks in the Atlantic Ocean
The Need for International Management Oceana, November 2011 PDF – Download
Halifax Museum displays Great White Shark Jaw
Published on 3 Dec, 2011 at 11:33 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Great White Shark Jaw at Museum Press Release by the Government of Nova Scotia, Canada. Communities, Culture and Heritage 2nd December 2011 The jaw of the first great white shark believed to be found in Nova Scotia is on display at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax. The rare find came from a 272-kilogram,
Poison threat over Toronto shark fin use
Published on 2 Dec, 2011 at 3:52 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
By Terry Davidson ,Toronto Sun, 01. December 2011 TORONTO – Toronto police are investigating a slanderous letter from a supposed animal rights group threatening to poison food in Chinese markets and restaurants. The letter, which makes reference to both Toronto’s newly-passed shark fin ban and the Chinese community’s use of shark fin in food, was received by
Salmon Shark washes up on beach in Canada
Published on 1 Dec, 2011 at 11:51 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Helmut Nickel, Shark Year Magazine, 01. December 2011 Date: 23. November 2011. Location: Port Hardy, British Colombia, Canada. Species: Salmon shark ( Lamna ditropis ). Size: 150 cm in length ( fork length FL ). The dead shark was found washed up on a beach in Carrot Park. The salmon shark had various external injuries