Sharks Are Dying by the Millions: But Not the Way You Think

Shark Fishing is Pushing Some Species to the Brink of Extinction

Sharks are facing a global extinction crisis, with nearly one-third of all shark and ray species threatened worldwide. The post Shark Fishing is Pushing Some Species to the Brink of Extinction appeared first on Study Finds.

Sharks Are Dying by the Millions: But Not the Way You Think

Data shows that while retention bans are a positive first step, they alone won’t be sufficient to stop the ongoing decline. Although sharks often evoke fear in humans, they have far greater reason to fear us. Nearly one-third of shark species worldwide are at risk of extinction, primarily due to fishing practices. A research team [...]

Sharks are under serious threat, but these bans may help

New research highlights the importance of monitoring shark populations and combining different strategies for managing their numbers.

Sharks Are Dying by the Millions: But Not the Way You Think – Sky News: The Latest News from the World

Data shows that while retention bans are a positive first step, they alone won’t be sufficient to stop the ongoing decline. Although sharks often evoke fear in humans, they have far greater reason to fear us. Nearly one-third of shark species worldwide are at risk of extinction, primarily due to fishing practices. A research team […]

Half of the sharks and rays of the Balearic Sea are in danger of extinction. The latest Balear Sea Report now recommends that the kelvacho enter the red book of endangered species of the Balearics, after the catches of this shark have been reduced by 77% in 12 years. The study, which has been prepared by experts in elasmobranchios - sharks and rays- Biel Morey, Olga Reñones and Francesc Verger, is based on the data collected in the Palma lonja o…