A new proposal could lead to the first-ever global trade regulations for five shark species.
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Raja Ampat Launches Indonesia’s First Shark Sanctuary
This news is the latest indication that the tide is turning for shark conservation.
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In Galápagos, Sharks Worth More Alive Than Dead
We don’t eat our sharks in the Galápagos Islands, though they are — so to speak — our bread and butter.
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Shark Fin Trade Gains Opposition in Asia
This year has seen a monumental shift in attitude toward consuming shark fin.
Shark Poachers Chased Down by Indonesian Communities + Police
Poachers entered Raja Ampat in search of protected species like sharks. This is how we fought back.
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Victory for Sharks: Shangri-La Hotels Will Phase Out Shark Fin Soup
Recent commitments to phase out shark fin products are turning the tide for conservation of these magnificent ocean predators.
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New Book Reveals the Hidden World of Sharks
Few animals inspire the awe, fear and respect that sharks command, yet there is still so much we don’t know
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Shark Population Declines Need to be Curbed Now
The scenario is all too common on fishing boats across the ocean — a shark is caught, its fins are
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