Ocean Sentry
During the first five weeks of the Second NSW North Coast Shark Meshing Trial (period ending 31 December 2017) 53 non-target marine creatures were caught but 24 of them died.
January, 2018
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6 January
The most effective way to curb shark fin trade in Hong Kong
In recent years Hong Kong has witnessed a significant growth in public awareness of this threat to sharks. An increasing number of people are taking shark fin soup off their banquet menus.
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3 January
Fourth thresher shark found frozen off Wellfleet
A fourth frozen thresher shark was discovered New Year’s Eve in the ice pack off Wellfleet, but extreme high tides and unstable ice conditions were keeping shark researchers from getting to the carcass.
December, 2017
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30 December
3 sharks die of apparent cold shock at Cape Cod
Three sharks found on the shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this week likely died of “cold shock” as frigid winter temperatures hit the East Coast, according to shark experts.
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22 December
Ecuadorian fishing vessel transporting sharks apprehended in the Galapagos
On Friday, an Ecuadorian fishing vessel was caught transporting sharks and other protected species in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Its 23 crew members and eight minor fiberglass vessels were apprehended by the Galapagos National Park rangers and Ecuadorian Navy for illegal possession and transport of protected species.
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20 December
Hundreds of dead sharks found on Iranian island in Persian Gulf
Iranian officials say they have found hundreds of dead sharks with their fins sawed off on an island in the Persian Gulf.
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14 December
Oldest living shark, born in 1500s, discovered in North Atlantic Ocean
One Danish scientist, Julius Nielsen, has recently discovered a creature, in the North Atlantic Ocean, which is said to be 18 feet long and 512 years old. It’s a shark and now it is believed to be the oldest living vertebrate in the world.
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14 December
Shark nets create false sense of safety and should be phased out, inquiry finds
Upper house committee says nets damage other marine wildlife and recommends replacement of lethal drum lines.
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13 December
3 charged after infamous shark dragging video
Three people are facing charges in connection to the infamous shark dragging video. The charges resulted from a four-month long investigation into the video and other disturbing images on social media.
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7 December
Dozens of dead sharks wash up on Queensland beach – and nobody knows why
The sharks seemed in good health with no obvious cause of death, said local resident Lance Payne, who found them.
November, 2017
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2 November
Pregnant sharks and rays likely to abort their young if captured
New research has found a quarter of pregnant sharks and rays lose their pups when caught, threatening some species.
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1 November
One-third of all shark species in fin trade are endangered
Nearly one-third of the shark species in the global fin trade are at risk of extinction, according to a new study led by FIU marine scientist Demian Chapman.