Basking shark filmed off the Galician Coast, Spain

The effect of magnetically-treated baits and barriers on teleost and elasmobranch behavior

Published online on 07. June 2014 A large scale field analysis examining the effect of magnetically-treated baits and barriers on teleost and elasmobranch behavior C.P. O’Connell, P. He ABSTRACT: Recent studies have demonstrated that elasmobranchs (i.e. sharks, skates and rays) are sensitive and often deterred by electrosensory stimuli (e.g. permanent magnets and electropositive metals). These

First confirmed record of the white shark from Indonesia

Published online on 20. May 2014 First confirmed record of the white shark Carcharodon carcharias (Lamniformes: Lamnidae) from Indonesia Fahmi and Dharmadi ABSTRACT: A six metre adult male of the white shark Carcharodon carcharias was caught by demersal longliners operating off Dompu, Indonesia. The specimen was landed and sold at Tanjung Luar landing site in

Global Protection Proposed for Sharks, Rays, Sawfish, Polar Bear and Lions

Press Release CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 11. June 2014 —————— Fate of Iconic Species in the Balance as Key Wildlife Conservation Conference Countdown Commences Bonn, Germany, 11 June 2014 – Some of the world’s most endangered species, many of them migratory, are facing unprecedented threats from climate change,

Marina Bay Sands removes shark fin from menus

Press Release Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd 11. June 2014 ————– Property goes shark fin-free in Sands Expo and own restaurants; procures seafood from sustainable sources Singapore (11 June 2014) – Marina Bay Sands has taken a decisive step in its ongoing commitment to protect the environment by no longer serving shark fin in restaurants

NOAA: Great hammerhead shark currently not in danger of extinction

Shark Year Magazine, 10. June 2014   Today, the National Marine Fisheries Service turned down requests by WildEarth Guardians and the Natural Resources Defense Council to list the Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). You can find the related press release ( published in December 2012 ) by WildEarth Guardians

Surfer survives shark attack in Japan

Surfer survives shark attack in Japan A 43-year-old man has been seriously injured after being attacked by a shark while surfing off central Japan, officials say, warning local beach-goers to be alert. Tsuyoshi Takahashi, an off-duty life guard, was rushed to hospital on Sunday afternoon after the shark sank its teeth into his left arm

Teen bitten by shark on Galveston beach

TEEN SUFFERS MINOR INJURIES FROM SHARK BITE ON GALVESTON’S WEST END Teen bitten by shark on Galveston beach She wasn’t seriously hurt, but the bite mark leaves no doubt what happened GALVESTON, TX (KTRK) — It didn’t send her to an emergency room or require stitches, but a 14-year-old Houston girl has a shark story

A bodyboarder bitten by a shark in South Australia

SA bodyboarder bitten by shark A bodyboarder bitten by a shark in South Australia says his wife probably won’t let him get back in the water in a hurry. Scott Berry escaped with a small bite to his side after being attacked by what he thinks was a bronze whaler about 80 metres off Parsons

Deaware 16-year-old treated for gashes to left forearm

Boy says shark bit him at Cape Henlopen 16-year-old treated for gashes to left forearm. Opening of swimming areas will be delayed. A 16-year-old Delmar boy said he was bitten by a shark Monday, prompting officials to delay Tuesday’s opening of swimming areas at Cape Henlopen State Park. The boy, injured about 5 p.m., was

Blue shark filmed off Malta

Increasing rate of species discovery in sharks coincides with sharp population declines

Published on 09. June 2014 Increasing rate of species discovery in sharks coincides with sharp population declines: implications for biodiversit Haseeb S. Randhawa, Robert Poulin, Martin Krkoše ABSTRACT: The global biodiversity of some taxonomic groups is poorly described, but thought to be decreasing rapidly. Surprisingly, this holds for a group of the world’s most iconic

Results of the 2014 South Jersey Shark Tournament

Helmut Nickel (mail), Shark Year Magazine, 10. June 2014   34th Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament Location: South Jersey Marina, Cape May, New Jersey, USA. Date: 04. to 07. June 2014 ( three days of fishing ). A total of 97 boats entered in this year’s South Jersey Shark Tournament with an entry fee of

Endangered Sawfish: IUCN Strategy Released as Global Protection Proposed

Press Release IUCN Shark Specialist Group (SSG) 05. June 2014 ————— Shark Specialists Prioritize Recovery of World’s Largest, Most Threatened Rays Durban, South Africa. June 5, 2014. The Shark Specialist Group (SSG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is today releasing a global strategy to prevent extinction and promote recovery of sawfishes,

Video: Speared Nurse Shark Bites Snorkeler