With The Earth Island Institute, Shark Stewards will be participating at the David Brower Center, Berkeley at the 34th Annual Bioneer Conference.
Read MoreBiden Moves to Create New Sanctuary in South Pacific Ocean
Shark Stewards, along with several other organizations, is urging managers of the Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA to support increased protection of migratory species and pelagic and reef species of sharks and rays as part of the draft Monument Management Plan, expected by the end of 2023.
The coral reefs of the and marine ecosystems of the Pacific Islands support healthy wildlife, provide climate resilience, and provide a variety of cultural and socio-economic benefits. We must act now to support these important efforts protecting vanishing wildlife and imperiled coral reefs.
Read MoreGear Changes in Pacific Fleet Shine Ray of Hope for Critically Endangered Sharks
An announcement in 2020 by the Hawaii Longline Association to ban the use of wire leaders in the tuna fleet’s fishing equipment paved the way to help save the imperiled oceanic whitetip shark from extinction.
Read MoreComment Period to Permit Shark Fishing Open in Hawaii
Shark Stewards is asking the Hawai’i Division of Aquatic Resources to follow the intent of HB 553 and only allow permits to fish sharks for valid scientific study, Hawaiian cultural practices and in extreme cases, for public safety.
Read MoreWest Hawaii Community Beach Cleanup
Join Shark Stewards in Hawaii beach cleanup with Keep Puako Beautiful in west Hawaii at Spencer Park
Read MoreYear End Report 2022
Shark Stewards had a tremendously successful year in 2022.
We want to thank our board members, supporters and volunteers for helping us continue to save sharks and their habitat in 2023!
When the Wiliwili Blooms- Recent Hawai’i Shark Attacks
Two shark attacks in Hawaii leave tourists wondering is it safe to go in the water. “Pua ka wiliwili, nanahu ka manō” is a Hawaiian saying relating to the time in which the wiliwili tree flower is in bloom corresponds with an increased frequency of manō (sharks ) biting humans.
Read MoreSeeing Sharks at OCUPS
Deron Verbeck and David McGuire will be sharing sone of their photography and conservation work with Shark Stewards at the Orange County Underwater Photographic Society meeting October 11 at 7 […]
Read MoreKeep Puako Beautiful Beach and Bay Cleanup
Beach Cleanup and event at Kawaiihae Keep Puako & South Kohala Reef Alliance and Shark Stewards
Read MoreRespect for Fish- Saving Hawaii Reef Fish
Join Shark Stewards with our Friends at I Defense of Animals and The Dark Hobby Film for Respect for Fish Day 2022.
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