March 17th, 2016

Turkey: Large Sixgill Shark caught in Sea of Marmara

Interference with shark control equipment at the Sunshine Coast and Bribie Island

Interference with shark control equipment at the Sunshine Coast and Bribie Island

News Release Fisheries Queensland 15. March 2016 ———————- Report interference with shark control drumlines The removal of several hooks, buoys and drumlines at the Sunshine Coast and Bribie Island this week has prompted calls for members of the public to report interference with shark control drumlines. Fisheries Queensland spokesperson said with high numbers of swimmers

Largest global shark biomass found in the northern Galápagos Islands of Darwin and Wolf

Largest global shark biomass found in the northern Galápagos Islands of Darwin and Wolf

Published on 17. March 2016 Largest global shark biomass found in the northern Galápagos Islands of Darwin and Wolf Pelayo Salinas de León, David Acuña-Marrero, Etienne Rastoin, Alan M Friedlander, Mary K Donovan, Enric Sala ABSTRACT: Overfishing has dramatically depleted sharks and other large predatory fishes worldwide except for a few remote and/or well-protected areas.