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New Hawaii Shark Regulation Implemented To Protect Pacific Sharks

Oceanic Whitetip Small

A new regulation prohibiting the use of wire leaders in longline fisheries is expected to increase the survival of hooked oceanic whitetip sharks by up to 30%.

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Posted byDavid McGuireMay 4, 2022May 26, 2022Tags: ban, hawaii, longline, oceanic whitetip, shark fin, sharks, Tuna, WESPAC

STOP THE SHARK FIN TRADE

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Since 2006 Shark Stewards has been a leader in the United States reducing the shark fin trade by applying trade data to legislation banning the sale and trade of shark […]

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Posted byDavid McGuireOctober 18, 2020October 18, 2020Tags: ban, shark fin, shark finnning

Ocean Film Festival a Wrap- and more sharks coming.

The 16th annual Ocean Film festival was a huge success, with a sold-out reception and opening of Sharkwater Extinction. The festival awarded the Shark Water Team the Conservation award, and […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsMarch 23, 2019Tags: ban, Canada

Tell Congress to SUPPORT a US Shark Fin Trade Ban

Globally shark populations are on the decline. One third of pelagic -open ocean sharks are threatened with extinction. Sharks are being overfished and the shark fin trade is threatening large […]

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Posted byDavid McGuireJanuary 11, 2018September 6, 2021Tags: ban, shark fin, Shark fin soup, shark finning, trade

Help Shark Stewards Enforce the CA Shark Fin Ban

It is now illegal under California State law to possess, sell, offer for sale or trade sharks fin or shark fin products.  However, violations are being reported. Fines are low, profits […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsDecember 3, 2015Tags: AB 376, ban, shark fin, Shark fin soup

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  • About
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Team
    • Partners & Donors
    • Victories & Milestones
    • Shark Stewards DEI Statement
    • Statement Against Asian and API Hate
  • Our Work
    • Saving Sharks
    • Marine Protection
    • Adventures
      • Sharktober: Farallon Islands Wildlife Adventure
        • Farallon Island Excursion Information
      • Shark ID and MPAs Education Adventure
      • Observe and Record Sevengill Sharks
      • Sustainable Ecotourism
      • Manta and Shark ID
    • Media Production
      • Saving Sharks in the Coral Triangle
    • US Shark Fin Trade Ban
  • Science & Education
    • Shark Watch California
    • Shark Science Sheets
      • CITES Shark Science Sheets
      • Sharks of Hawaii
    • Science Programs
    • Citizen Science
    • California Marine Protected Area Network
    • Sharks Sanctuary and Marine Protection
    • White Shark Stewardship
      • How to Avoid a White Shark Attack
      • Sharktober
  • Campaigns
    • Urge DAR: No Shark Fishing Permits in Hawaii
    • WE DID IT! Saving Endangered Sharks at CITES 2022
    • Law to End Lethal California Driftnet Fishery Passes
    • US Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act Passes
    • Ocean Protection: 30% x 2030
    • Tell eBay: Stop Endangered Shark Trade
    • Stop Big Plastic From Polluting California Seas
    • Fed Ex Shark Fin Shipping
  • Get Involved
    • Contact Us
    • Adopt a Shark
    • Help Save Sharks
    • Ocean Plastics
    • Art For Sharks
    • Events
  • News
  • Shop

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