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.
Diving With Sharks: Shark Science and Shark Ecotourism
Shark Ecotourism can help protect sharks from fishing and even allow shark populations to recover. However, some practices attracting sharks and maintaining their presence in an area may have negative impacts on individual sharks, shark behavior and even populations.
Read MoreSaving Hammerheads along the Baja Peninsula
Shark Stewards has joined Pelgios Kakunja to develop a protected migratory swim-way that connects critical nursery and aggregation areas like Las Animas along the eastern peninsula. We are also working with local communities and artisanal shark fishermen to develop sustainable ecotourism between Cabo Pulmo and Loreto to support a no-fishing zone, to allow endangered hammerhead sharks to recover.
Read MoreJOURNEY TO THE DEVILS TEETH- Farallon Sanctuary Wildlife Adventures
Join Shark expert David McGuire on a unique exploration into the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, observing, photographing and recording marine wildlife from seabirds to whales, and maybe even a great white shark! We are scheduling trips beginning September 2023.
Read MoreShark Week- Anna and the Thresher Shark Film and Conversation
Join Shark Stewards David McGuire, Blue Endeavors Vince Smith and Save Philippines Seas Anna Oposa in a discussion Anna and the Thresher Shark and saving sharks through diving with the […]
Read MoreDive with Guadalupe White Sharks
Want to see a great white shark up close, personal and learn more about these amazing sharks and why they deserve protection? Join Shark Steward’s Director David McGuire October 13-17 […]
Read MoreShark Shepherd: Combining Art with Conservation
A new campaign that combines underwater photography and conservation activism is creating a wave of interest. Shark Shepherd is a series of underwater photography by artist Benjamin Wong aka Von Wong. The […]
Read MoreWatching Sharks-Sound Shark Ecotourism Practices
Shark Ecotourism can be done right and it can be done wrong. Large concentrations of sharks are not always natural. Left over fish that decays on reefs can create an […]
Read MoreSharktober- News for Sharks
Sharktober and Sharktoberfest is here and we need your help! Calling all sharks! Sharktober, is in full swing and we need the help of our volunteers to make a really […]
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