Mediterranean and Black Sea sharks risk extinction

Shark populations in the Mediterranean and Black Sea have dropped dramatically over the last two centuries and now risk extinction, with serious implications for the region's entire marine ecosystem and food chains, according to a new FAO study.

Juvenile Great White Shark Caught and Released in South Africa

Whale shark eco-tourism spawns conservation headache in Philippines

Population structure and residency patterns of the blacktip reef shark

Published online on 12. March 2013 Population structure and residency patterns of the blacktip reef shark Carcharhinus melanopterus in turbid coastal environments A. Chin, A. J. Tobin, M. R. Heupel, C. A. Simpfendorfer ABSTRACT: This study examined the characteristics of a blacktip reef shark Carcharhinus melanopterus population in turbid coastal habitats through a multi-year fishery-independent

Shark kills Fisherman off southern Jamaica

A huge Tiger Shark today attacked and killed a 68 year old Westmoreland fisherman in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine. It’s reported that George Facey was fishing in an area called Red Light Pillikin, some 18 miles from the Old Harbour Bay coastline when the incident happened.

The Jeselnik Offensive: Shark Party

California: Fishing Industry Joins Legal Battle Against Shark Fin Ban

On March 4, 2013 the Sustainable Fisheries Association (SFA), a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization representing New England Atlantic spiny dogfish shark processors, joined a California legal battle arguing that a state law banning the sale and transport of shark fins is both wasteful and unconstitutional.

UPDATED – CITES Accepts Proposals to Regulate Trade of Seven Shark and Manta Species

Today, CITES members have voted on four proposals to list five species of sharks ( Oceanic whitetip shark, three hammerhead species, and porbeagle shark ) and two species of Manta rays under Appendix II of the Convention. All proposals have been accepted by meeting the required two-third majority of the votes cast.

Voters on shark conservation facing ‘undue pressure’

Delegates at a conservation meeting in Thailand are expected to vote on proposals to extend protection to three vulnerable species of sharks. But campaigners say undue “pressuring” of developing countries could swing Monday’s vote against the ban. China and Japan are said to be using their trade connections to unfairly influence the outcome. Japan denies

Swimming with Sharks – Now Bali

The shark adventure organized by Bali Sharks is best taken before noon when the water in the area is at its clearest. So at a few minutes after 9am I was all geared up at the Bali Shark’s office, located next to Agus Bar & Restaurant in Serangan. Under a splendid blue sky I took

Fundile Nogumla Second Beach Port St. Johns South Africa

Shark victim survives By LULAMILE FENI on March 5, 2013 AN MTHATHA resident still cannot believe he is alive after being attacked by a shark at Port St Johns’ notorious Second Beach on Sunday.   There were no lifeguards – or anyone else – to come to his rescue. Fundile Nodumla, 39, fought off the

Fiji Shark Attack in 2010

2.7 Million Sharks Caught By U.S. Recreational Fishermen in 2011

U.S. commercial and recreational saltwater fishing generated more than $199 billion in sales and supported 1.7 million jobs in the nation’s economy in 2011, according to a new economic report released by NOAA’s Fisheries Service.

Sharks spotted on Palm Beach shoreline

Washington state Senate votes to close loophole on shark fins

By The Associated Press, March 05, 2013 Two years ago, Washington state lawmakers banned the sale of shark fins but grandfathered in fins bought before July 2011. The Washington state Senate voted to close that loophole with a 45-4 vote Tuesday. The measure now heads to the House. Democratic Sen. Kevin Ranker of Orcas Island