Shark and Ray Conservation Status Revealed in New Expert Report
14. August 2012
IUCN Specialist Group issues Red List Assessments for North & Central American species
At the close of the annual meeting of leading American shark and ray scientists, the IUCN Shark Specialist Group (SSG) is releasing the first compilation of conservation status assessments for nearly 300 sharks, rays, and chimaeras (collectively known as chondrichthyan fishes) found in North American, Central American, and Caribbean waters conducted using the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species criteria.
Sri Lanka Protects Thresher Sharks
03. August 2012
Major fishing nation bans thresher landing and sale based on Indian Ocean Tuna agreement
Shark Advocates International is congratulating the government of Sri Lanka for adopting rules to protect three species of thresher sharks -- wide ranging species characterized by their exceptionally long tails – in line with a 2010 agreement by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC).
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