Sharks in the deep waters of the Northeast Atlantic continue to face a bleak future, according to new scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Scientists produced recommendations for three deep-sea shark species (kitefin shark, leafscale gulper shark, and Portuguese dogfish), and their advice remains unchanged from that of … Read more
Yesterday, the entry of 5 new species of sharks and all manta rays to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) Appendix II went into effect, as agreed on in the CITES meeting last year in Bangkok, Thailand. The shark species that are now included in this list are the Oceanic Whitetip, the … Read more
It is said that the Mediterranean Sea is the world’s most dangerous place for sharks and rays, as 4 out of 10 species are threatened. But along with the threat of overfishing, there is another factor that puts these wonderful creatures at risk: oil exploration. As you might know, we made a list of endangered … Read more
Not much has changed since the release of the famous “Jaws” by Steven Spielberg. Sharks have always scared us due to their ferocious appearance and the scope of recorded world attacks on humans; a bad reputation that has been spread by the media. But should we be afraid of them, or afraid for them? Using … Read more
Today in Rome, Italy, parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) will decide on boosting conservation initiatives for four shark species. Oceana, the international marine conservation organisation, hopes the parties to the convention agree on listing these species on Appendix II of the Convention. The shark species up … Read more
While the plight of the bluefin tuna is grabbing much of the world’s attention at this week’s meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in Marrakesh, Morocco, some other vulnerable species have now been given the spotlight they deserve. Sharks, the powerful but vulnerable predators of the oceans, have been … Read more
Over 135 species of sharks and rays can be found in European waters, but one-third of these are currently threatened with extinction, according to the IUCN Red List. These extraordinary and highly evolved animals have been roaming our waters for over 400 million years, but in just the past 30 man, the ultimate predator, has … Read more
A new report by Oceana, based on Hong Kong shark fin trade data and other sources, has revealed that up to 24 countries may be catching sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea but failing to report these catches, as is legally required by the Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The … Read more
Jusqu’à 24 pays captureraient des requins en Atlantique et Méditerranée sans déclarer leurs prises à la CICTA Un nouveau rapport d’Oceana, basé entre autres sources sur les données concernant le commerce d’ailerons de requins à Hong Kong, démontre que jusqu’à 24 pays captureraient des requins dans l’Atlantique et la mer Méditerranée sans déclarer leurs prises, … Read more
A report presented last week at a meeting of the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity in Bonn, Germany, revealed that a total of 11 species of pelagic sharks are now threatened with extinction, highlighting the urgency for responsible and precautionary management measures to be established for these vulnerable animals. Oceana, the international organisation dedicated to … Read more
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