Shark Stewards has joined 377 organizations and businesses nationwide have joined together to urge Congress to oppose actions by the Trump administration to dismantle, privatize, or significantly diminish the critical services and functions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Read MoreGlobal Shark Attacks Low in 2024
New report documents low shark attacks and fatalities in USA and worldwide, 2025 heating up. The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File recently published their annual shark attack report on global shark attacks in 2024.
The data from 2024 showed a dramatic decline from attacks the year prior, and at 52 recorded encounters, far below the ten year average of 70 globally. The 47 unprovoked attacks were down from 2023. Four of last year’s attacks resulted in fatalities, also a significant reduction from recent years.
Read MoreAction: Hawai’i Wild Fish Aquarium Trade Permitting
The Hawai’i HB661 bill can bypass permitting requirements for wild fish collection. The hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, February 27, at 2:00 pm (HST), in the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs. As with the Senate bill, this version (HB661) is a dangerous bill that would also entirely gut the Hawaiʻi Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) by allowing potentially destructive activities to continue during any required environmental review.
Read MoreNOAA Designates New Sanctuary in Hawai’i- Newsletter
Approved in the final days of the Biden Administration, NOAA is currently designating the marine portions of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Hawaiian Islands as America’s 18th National Marine Sanctuary.
Read MoreNOAA Designates 18th National Marine Sanctuary
Papahānaumokuākea sanctuary status to bring strengthened conservation, management to area of Hawaiian National Marine Monument January 15, 2025 Signed in the final hours under the Biden- Harris Administration, NOAA is […]
Read MoreDefend Our National Marine Sanctuaries
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. The Act protects US marine habitat, underwater natural resources and cultural heritage treasures, and empowers community input on the use of our national marine sanctuaries.
Read MoreDo Sharks Speak?
Sharks are often called the Silent Killer, but are they really silent? Communication can include many senses, and sharks have senses that few other species possess. Sharks have evolved as […]
Read MoreSHARKED Act Reintroduced and Passes Through House- Add Your Comments
Jan 30, 2025 “As a lifelong fisherman, I have seen firsthand the impact of shark depredation on our marine ecosystem and the sportfishing community,” said Congressman Wittman (R,VA). This point […]
Read MoreWhy I Will Not Eat Shark Fin Soup This Lunar New Year
01/29/2024 Guest Essay by Volunteer Hana Lin As a Singaporean high school student of Chinese descent, Lunar New Year is one of my favorite times of the year. It is […]
Read MoreThe History of US Shark Finning and Fin Trade Regulation
Since the 1950s industrial fishing pressure has increased 18 times. Many populations of pelagic fish like swordfish and tuna have declined severely and sharks have suffered most. Scientists estimate that […]
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