The Heroes or Villains of the Ocean?
In light of the recent shark attack in Jeffreys Bay, we thought we’d create a conversation about why this happens and why we keep going back to the ocean. We believe there is an element…
Tag: shark conservation
Most endangered shark species in the world today
Working with sharks every day sounds like a marine biologist’s dream job. And of course, it’s the truth! But in order to pursue this exciting career full-time, you need some next-level research experience in the…
Why shark conservation is important
Working with sharks every day sounds like a marine biologist’s dream job. And of course, it’s the truth! But in order to pursue this exciting career full-time, you need some next-level research experience in the…
Industrialised fishing overlaps threatened shark hotspots worldwide
Large sharks inhabiting the open ocean account for over half of all identified shark catch globally in target fisheries or as bycatch. Regional declines in abundance of some populations such as shortfin mako shark –…
Scientists overlap shark movement with fishing to ID vulnerable high-sea habitats
In the second of a potential series of important scientific papers, researchers have combined maps of shark and tuna habitats with satellite tracks of fishing fleets to identify regions where they overlap. Only five national…
