December, 2012

Reproductive biology of the guitarfish from the western South Atlantic Ocean

Reproductive biology of the guitarfish from the western South Atlantic Ocean

Published online on 30. November 2012 Reproductive biology of the guitarfish Rhinobatos percellens (Chondrichthyes, Rhinobatidae) from the São Paulo Coast, Brazil, western South Atlantic Ocean F. Rocha and O. B. F. Gadig ABSTRACT: The reproductive biology of the guitarfish Rhinobatos percellens was studied from 751 specimens caught by bottom pair trawlers off the coast of

Man attacked by a shark in NSW

Man attacked by a shark in NSW

A man has had a close encounter with a shark in northern NSW. Paramedics were called to a boat ramp at South West Rocks, north of Port Macquarie, about 4.50pm on Sunday after reports a man had been bitten by a shark, a spokesman for the Ambulance Service of NSW said. The man told them

Over 70 sharks as religious offerings in Taiwan

Toronto’s shark fin ban declared invalid by Ontario court

Toronto’s shark fin ban declared invalid by Ontario court

Note: The following provides an update to the previous posts 25. Oct 2011 Toronto bans shark fin products 04. Nov 2011 Complaint filed against Toronto’s shark fin ban ———————————————————— Ontario court overturns Toronto’s shark fin ban By SHANNON KARI, The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Nov. 30 2012, 9:56 PM EST A ban on the