The Super El Niño and Great White Sharks

With the “super” El Niño in 2026 driving historic sea surface temperature increases, scientists anticipate a larger-than-normal influx of juvenile sharks along the California coast. More young white sharks does not necessarily mean more human – shark interactions, or “shark attacks.” Learn what you can do to minimize your risk of a shark bite this summer.

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The Super El Niño, and What it Might Bring to Californiaʻs Marine Wildlife

In June, NOAA’s National Weather Service officially reported the onset of an El Niño pattern supporting predictions of an extreme weather disruption dubbed the “Super El Niño” in fall and winter of 2026/2027.  So what can we expect this fall in the Gulf of the Farallones and along the Bay Area Coastline?

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Emergency Shark Fishing Regulations- Make Permanent

On June 17, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve an emergency regulation to strengthen restrictions on fishing gear, in order to improve public safety and prevent fishers from illegally targeting white sharks near California beaches and piers.

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Celebrating Sharks and Protecting Reef Health in Hawai’i

Please join us celebrating sharks and ocean protection at our 5th Annual Kona Ocean Day in Kailua-Kona.Ocean films, education and community- working to benefit youth and Hawai’i coral conservation.

A benefit for the ReefTeach program at Kanhalu’u Bay and defending the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. 

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Safe Seas or Safe for Slaughter? The Hypocrisy of Florida’s Shark Policies

Recreational fishermen claim they are losing their catch to sharks, and rather than adapting their fishing practices, they are claiming that shark populations have “exploded.” In reality, NOAA has documented that U.S. Atlantic shark populations have been on a steep decline since the 1980s.
We cannot let the sportfishing lobby write the rules for ocean conservation. As Shark Stewards, we must demand that ocean policy be guided by peer-reviewed science, not the frustrations of anglers losing a catch.

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Press Release: Kona celebrates the Ocean with film, education and community

On July 11, our Kona community is invited to celebrate the ocean with documentary films, education partners and a talk story, recognizing the beauty and importance to humans. Divers, surfers, swimmers and ocean lovers are invited to watch ocean films at the Kona Elks’ Theater as a benefit event for the Kohala Centerʻs Reef Teach program educating youth and engaging community at Kahaluʻu.

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