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Changing relative abundance and behaviour of silky and grey reef sharks baited on a Red Sea reef
Published online on 21. June 2013 Changing relative abundance and behaviour of silky and grey reef sharks baited over 12 years on a Red Sea reef C. R. Clarke, J. S. E. Lea and R. F. G. Ormond ABSTRACT: There is a lack of studies on how provisioning may influence shark numbers and behaviour. The
The economic value of shark tourism in Santa Cruz Island Galapagos
Published in 2013 Perceptions of the economic value of sharks for single-day dive tourism and commerce in Santa Cruz Island Peñaherrera C, Y Llerena and I Keith INTRODUCTION : …The Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) is considered by many as one of the best places for underwater tourism in the world (Sammon, 1992; Scuba Diving, 2000).
Queensland Fisherman Fined For Shark Finning
Published on 27 Jun, 2013 at 3:55 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release The State of Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 26. June 2013 ——————— Wide-Bay Burnett fishers net big fine Two men have been convicted and fined for separate fisheries offences in Bundaberg Magistrates Court. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) District Manager Greg Bowness said collectively the men were fined $20,500. “A
Korean Air strives to protect endangered species
Published on 20 Jun, 2013 at 18:56 in Conservation & Fishery, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Korean Air Cargo 20. June 2013 ——————— The airline suspends the carriage of shark fins on its cargo flights Korean Air has announced its recent policy to suspend the carriage of shark fins on its cargo flights in a bid to protect sharks, one of the globally endangered marine species. Recently there has
Brett T. Bailey Mako Rodeo 2013
Published on 20 Jun, 2013 at 3:26 in Sport fishing | Viewed times | 1 Comment
12th Annual Brett T Bailey Mako Rodeo Date: 14. – 16. June 2013 Location: Hoffman’s Marina West, Brielle, New Jersey, USA Tournament Results : Participants: 52 boats participated in this year’s BTB Mako Rodeo. Total Payout: The Brett T. Bailey Foundation paid out over $30,000 in prize money. ——————– According to the organizer, hundreds of
South Africa: Surfer survives shark attack
Published on 19 Jun, 2013 at 11:57 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
By DAVID MACGREGOR (for DispatchOnline) on June 19, 2013 AN EAST London surfer is lucky to be alive after a shark bit a chunk out of his board at Queensberry Bay. Kevin Bracey suffered minor lacerations around his knee when the shark attacked him while he was paddling out with a friend, Dave Boatwright,
Hawaii: Shark bites swimmer at Big Island beach
Published on 19 Jun, 2013 at 8:41 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES For Immediate Release June 18, 2013 ——————- KEKAHA KAI STATE PARK CLOSED TODAY DUE TO SHARK INCIDENT KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) this afternoon closed Mahaiula and Kua Bay sections of Kekaha Kai State Park due to a shark incident earlier
Teenager Recovering From Shark Bites on Hand, Leg
Published on 19 Jun, 2013 at 2:41 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
By Associated Press, SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas June 18, 2013 A teenager is recovering after being bitten by as shark as he was standing in waist-deep water at a Texas beach. Surfside Beach Assistant Police Chief Gregg Bisso says the 15-year-old boy was with a group Monday afternoon when a shark bit him on the left
Freeport Hudson Anglers Shark Tournament 2013
Published on 18 Jun, 2013 at 19:40 in Sport fishing | Viewed times | 2 Comments
41st Annual Freeport Hudson Anglers Shark Tournament. Date: 15. June 2013 Location: Guy Lombardo Marina, Freeport, New York, USA. Tournament Results : Participants: Over 140 boats participated in this year’s Freeport Hudson Anglers Shark Tournament. Total Payout: Over $225,000 in cash and prizes. —————— First Place : Species: Mako shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus ) Weight:
Star Island Shark Tournament 2013
Published on 18 Jun, 2013 at 18:50 in Sport fishing | Viewed times | 5 Comments
27th Annual Star Island Yacht Club Shark Tournament Date: 13. – 15. June 2013 Location: Star Island Yacht Club & Marina, Montauk Point, New York, USA. Tournament Results : Participants: A total of 92 boats ( 600 anglers) participated in this year’s Star Island Shark Tournament. Total Payout: Total Prize Money : $322,800 Landed sharks
Florida: Dealers Charged for Illegal Harvest and Sale of Nurse Sharks
Published on 16 Jun, 2013 at 11:05 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2013 ——————- Marine Life Dealers Charged for Illegal Harvest and Sale of Nurse Sharks Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Otha Easley, Acting Special Agent in Charge for the National Oceanic