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GNPD begins tagging tiger sharks in Galapagos for 2016
News Release Galapagos Conservancy 18. July 2016 — — — — — — — Last week, rangers from the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD), in coordination with the Charles Darwin Foundation, began satellite tagging tiger sharks in the central areas of the Archipelago. At sites known for having a high presence of tiger sharks, such
Squatina david , A New Southern Caribbean Species of Angel Shark
Published on 18 Jul, 2016 at 14:28 in Front Page, Publications, Scientific Papers | Viewed times | No Comments
Published on 05. July 2016 A New Southern Caribbean Species of Angel Shark (Chondrichthyes, Squaliformes, Squatinidae), Including Phylogeny and Tempo of Diversification of American Species Arturo Acero P., José J. Tavera , Rafael Anguila, Luis Hernández ABSTRACT : A new species of Squatina, S. david, is described from the Colombian Caribbean. The new species differs
FWC Law Enforcement: Shark-related Reports, April 15 to July 7, 2016
Published on 12 Jul, 2016 at 15:05 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | No Comments
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( FWC ) Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report July 1 through July 7, 2016 PALM BEACH COUNTY Officers Spradling, Newman and Hankinson responded to a deceased hammerhead shark on shore at the south Lake Worth inlet. After determining the shark’s death was by natural causes, Officers Spradling and
NOAA: 12-Month Finding To List the Smooth Hammerhead Shark Under the Endangered Species Act
Published on 30 Jun, 2016 at 14:48 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | No Comments
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Docket No. 150506425–6516–02] RIN 0648–XD941 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of 12-Month Finding on Petition To List the Smooth Hammerhead Shark as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of 12-month finding
South Africa: Man bitten by a shark off Arniston
Press Release National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) 23. June 2016 – – — – — – – – — – – – Reinard Geldenhuys, NSRI Agulhas station commander, said: At 12h05, Thursday, 23rd June, NSRI Agulhas duty crew were activated following Police reports of a man bitten by a shark off-shore of Arniston. NSRI Agulhas, the SA
Results of the 2016 Bahia Marina Mako Mania Tournament
Published on 19 Jun, 2016 at 13:38 in Front Page, Shark News, Sport fishing | Viewed times | No Comments
Helmut Nickel (mail), Shark Year Magazine, 19. June 2016 20th annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament Location: Bahia Marina, Ocean City, Maryland, USA. Date: 03. to 05. June 2016 A total of 270 anglers and 58 boats participated in the event this year. During the fishing competition which lasted for three days, 21 mako sharks and
La Réunion: Great white among 47 sharks caught in 2015
Published on 29 May, 2016 at 12:13 in Attacks & Incidents, Front Page, Shark News | Viewed times | 1 Comment
Helmut Nickel (mail), Shark Year Magazine, 29. May 2016 2015 Summary of the Shark Fishing Program in Réunion Island In 2015, a total of 47 sharks were reportedly taken as part of the targeted shark fishing operations on the western coast of Réunion Island (see table below). These are ten sharks less than in the
Atlantic Blue Sharks Withdrawn from MSC Assessment
Published on 14 May, 2016 at 17:03 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | No Comments
Bureau Veritas WITHDRAWN FROM ASSESSMENT 3th of May 2016 NORTH AND SOUTH ATLANTIC SWORDFISH SPANISH LONGLINE FISHERY (CLIENT : ORPAGU & CEPESCA) MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL CERTIFICATION BODY: BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION The clients for this fishery, CEPESCA and ORPAGU, have decided to withdraw the following units of certification from assessment: · North Atlantic blue shark
WA: Funding commitment to address shark hazard
Media Release Department of Fisheries, Western Australia 09. May 2016 ————————— Our State Budget 2016-17: Supporting and protecting our community $1.54 million to continue world-class shark hazard mitigation program $400,000 for more beach enclosures Fisheries Minister Joe Francis today reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to public safety, with $1.54 million funding in the 2016-17 State
Spotted wobbegong sharks demonstrate social clique behaviour
News Release Macquarie University, Sydney Australia 02. May 2016 – – – – – – – – – – – – New research suggests that the spotted wobbegong shark aggregates in ‘social’ groups, as opposed to previous assumptions that shark groupings were chance occurrences influenced by available food, mates or other environmental factors. The study,
South Africa: Surf-skiers involved in a shark encounter at Robberg
News Release National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) 22. April 2016 ————— Shark encounter At 08h36, Friday, 22nd April, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following reports of 5 surf-skiers involved in a shark encounter at Robberg at The Wreck, about 400 meters off-shore of Robberg Beach. NSRI Plettenberg Bay responded to the scene and the
European Commission adopts report on the implementation of the updated shark finning Regulation
Published on 15 Apr, 2016 at 13:16 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release European Commission 15. April 2016 ——————— The European Commission today adopted a report on the implementation of the EU’s shark finning Regulation. Based on information provided by EU Member States, the report concludes that no systematic shark finning – the removal of fins and the discarding of the carcasses at sea – is
Shark Spotters Programme nets Gold Innovation Award for beach tourism
Media Release City of Cape Town 11. April 2016 ———————- The City of Cape Town’s partner, the Shark Spotters, has been recognised for their valuable contribution to enhancing the safety of all visitors to in-shore areas. This includes their implementation of the effective shark exclusion net, public education programmes, and cutting-edge research. The City has
New insight into white shark behaviour
Media Release Hon Joe Francis MLA Minister for Emergency Services; Fisheries; Corrective Services; Veterans 07. April 2016 ——————— Research data released from nearly 180,000 detections of tagged sharks Tagged sharks monitored by satellite-linked and data-recording receivers Information helps to build picture of shark movements in WA A seven-year shark monitoring research program has provided a
NOAA: Bigeye and common thresher shark not warranted for Endangered Species Act listing
Published on 3 Apr, 2016 at 3:00 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | No Comments
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD680 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of 12-Month Finding on Petitions to List the Common Thresher Shark and Bigeye Thresher Shark as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.