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AN 18-year-old bodyboarder has been killed by a shark near the Coffs coast in northern New South Wales.
18-year-old man killed by shark at Campbells Beach AN 18-year-old bodyboarder has been killed by a shark near the Coffs coast in northern New South Wales. The man died after losing both legs in the shark attack just before 2pm. The man, who was surfing off Campbells Beach about 8km north of Coffs Harbour, is
The Fisheries Department has issued an imminent threat order after a fatal shark attack
Man dies following Gracetown shark attack The Fisheries Department has issued an imminent threat order after a fatal shark attack at Gracetown, 270km south of Perth, on Saturday morning. Police were called at 9.10am regarding a shark attack near the car park at the end of Lefthanders Road. St Johns Ambulance personnel and police attended
Hong Kong Aquarium reveals cause of death for hammerhead sharks
Subsequent to the loss of six female hammerhead sharks on 3 November 2013, Ocean Park announces today the completion of the investigation and reveals the cause leading to the death of the animals.
New Zealand proposes ban on shark finning
Published on 10 Nov, 2013 at 6:49 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | 1 Comment
The Government is proposing to ban the removal of shark fins and the dumping of the shark carcass at sea, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today.
Costa Rica uses INTERPOL Purple Notice to warn about illegal shark finning
Published on 6 Nov, 2013 at 20:10 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | 2 Comments
Media Release INTERPOL 06. November 2013 ———————– LYON, France – An alert for a method of shark finning aimed at avoiding detection of illegal practices has been circulated to all 190 INTERPOL member countries after a case was identified by Costa Rican authorities. An INTERPOL Purple Notice has been circulated for a modus operandi of
Six hammerhead sharks die at Hong Kong Aquarium
Press Release Ocean Park Hong Kong 03. November 2013 —————— Ocean Park Announces Loss of Six Hammerhead Sharks Ocean Park is saddened to announce the loss of six hammerhead sharks today. The six sharks, all females and weighing 45 – 60 kg, were found swimming abnormally starting this morning. They were moved to the back-of-house
Reunion Island: Man Seriously Injured in Shark Attack
A serious shark attack occurred in Reunion Island today ( Saturday, October 26th ). According to the local media, a 24-years old man ( named 'Tanguy' ) was bitten by a shark at a popular surfing spot called ' Le Tournant ' in Etang-Salé-les-Bains at about 4:30 pm.
Western Australia: Diver Reports Shark Incident
A scuba diver has reported being bitten on the fins by a large shark, while diving near Little Island off Hillarys, but he has not been injured. The diver reported seeing a large dark shape when returning to the boat and noticed parts of his fins missing, once he was back in the boat.
Four metre Great white shark caught in Tunisia
Published on 19 Oct, 2013 at 21:18 in Front Page, Shark Fishing Videos, Shark Videos, Videos | Viewed times | 4 Comments
A Great white shark ( Carcharodon carcharias ) was caught off the coast of Mahdia, the capital of Mahdia Governorate in Tunisia. According to local media reports (published on 19. Oct), the specimen measured about 5 metres in length and 2 tons in weight.
Western Australia to get first shark proof barrier
Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett has announced that Western Australia’s first trial of a shark-proof beach enclosure will take place at Dunsborough this summer.
BC Dogfish Fishery Announces MSC Self-Suspension
Published on 17 Oct, 2013 at 19:48 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | 1 Comment
The B.C. Dogfish Hook and Line lndustry Association announces a 'self-suspension' of MSC fishery certificates (2) for the B. C. Hook and Line Spiny Dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) (also known as Squalus acanthias) fishery, effective from September 14, 2013, until further notice.
South Africa: Man killed in Shark Attack
At approximately 11h30 (Friday, 11 October) NSRI Jeffreys Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a shark incident at Lower Point, next to Albatros Beach, Jeffreys Bay.
Butchered Basking Shark Seized in Italy
Published on 8 Oct, 2013 at 12:25 in Front Page, Shark Conservation Videos, Shark Videos, Videos | Viewed times | 1 Comment
The video was uploaded by ‘ Corpo forestale dello Stato ‘ on 07. October 2013. Staff of the Italian State Forestry Corps ( CFS, Corpo forestale dello Stato ) and the Maritime Fisheries Directorate have seized 680 kg of basking shark Cetorhinus maximus meat that was almost ready to be placed on the market
European Food Safety Alerts for Shark Products
Published on 30 Sep, 2013 at 3:30 in Front Page, General News, Shark News | Viewed times | 2 Comments
Helmut Nickel, Shark Year Magazine, 30. September 2013 EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Notifications concerning shark products from 23. February 2012 to 11. September 2013 Thirty-four food safety notifications regarding shark products have been issued by member countries of the European Union since February 2012. Earlier notifications can be viewed in our
Israel: Shark bites man near Ashdod shores
A 26-year-old worker of the Ashdod Port fishing cages was bitten by a shark on Sunday. The man was bitten at sea while putting his hand in the waters, and was rescued and taken to the port, where he received medical care by Magen David Adom emergency services.