Amazing video footage! A fisherman was lucky enough to see and record a shiver of Spinner Sharks in action in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Watch out Spinner Dolphins, these sharks can put on quite a show too!
A recent study has started debate among the shark community. The study indicated that many shark fins sampled from the market originated from coastal waters, within various countries' Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). Each country is responsible for implementing its own fisheries policy within its EEZ, which can include management measures for sharks. But, many sharks are wide ranging migratory species. So, countries need to work collaboratively to follow the science. Ensuring the sustainable management and conservation of sharks across EEZs and beyond into the high-seas.
First ever live footage of the rare, Short-tail Catshark! The research team of the Schmidt Ocean Institute mission were thrilled when they spotted one of the rarest sharks from their Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) on the Great Barrier Reef. Find out more...
Unique markings on this White Shark’s caudal fin has prompted its new name, Pacman! Researchers from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are continuing their work to ID and study the behaviour of White Sharks found in waters off Massachusetts.
If you don’t know, let it go! That's the message from National Oceanographic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to shark fishers in USA. Reminding fishers, who require permits to handle or tag protected species in the USA, to know their sharks. We also encourage fishers to record any shark, skate or ray by species. Accurate identification is key towards species-specific recording and successful fisheries management. Check out our range of ID materials on our resources page.
Fisheries Officers from the Environment Agency received an unusual call about trapped sharks! Three Smoothounds were found in a very shallow dyke in Essex. The officers were able to capture and release the sharks safely back into deeper water. Lets hope they don't venture back in!
Seven Critically Endangered Sawfish have sadly been found washed up dead on an inlet in Florida. Some with their rostrums removed. After the success of International Sawfish Day, this causes a wave of frustration for conservationists. But also provides motivation for us all to do even more to help ensure these animals are protected and respected.
Sarawak Swellsharks are rewriting the textbooks on shark reproduction! Shiffman’s article on this amazing recent discovery explains more. And highlights how much there still is to learn about sharks!
New egg-laying site to one of the largest skates in the world has been discovered off Scotland! More than 100 eggcases of the Critically Endangered Flapper Skate were found by divers on a rocky seabed off the northwest coast. Scientists warn of the vulnerability of the site to trawling or dredging activity. Find out more about the Flapper Skate here. And for more on how to submit your eggcase finds, head to the Great Eggcase Hunt.
International Sawfish Day! Great to hear that more sawfish sightings are being reported by anglers, divers and boaters around Southern Florida. It’s not yet clear whether these reports are a sign of recovery of this endangered species. But what is clear is a growing increase of public awareness in the area! Encouraging signs that citizen science reporting could help towards monitoring their populations in the future.
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