Kawaihae Harbor Summer Cleanup with our partners Keep Puako Beautiful
When Sat, July 6, 8am – 12pm
Where Pua Ka ‘Ilima ‘O Kawaihae Cultural Surf Park , Waimea,, Island of HI 96743, USA
International Shark Day- Films in Kona
Join Shark Stewards celebrating sharks for International Shark Day with a Kona premiere of our film Kahu Manō- along with other shark films made in Hawaii.
To Benefit Kalanihale.org, the community education organization of Miloli’i
Read MoreTen Tips to Avoid a Shark Attack
Even in areas with a relatively healthy population of sharks with a extraordinary high ocean use by locals and visitors alike, the risk of shark attack is extremely low. Ocean goers can minimize the risk of a shark encounter by following these tips.
Read MoreAre Sharks Killing More People?
There were 69 unprovoked bites last year worldwide, and 10 of those were fatal, according to the ISAF. That was higher than the recent average of six deaths per year according to the ISAF. According to the statistics, the 2023 increase in incidents is within normal range of variation over the previous five years, according to Dr Gavin Naylor of the ISAF.
Read MoreWorld Ocean Day Berkeley Aquatic Park
Celebrate the Ocean and San Francisco Bay with Shark Stewards at Berkeley Aquatic Park.
Read MoreDeadline to Comment and support the EU Shark Fin Trade Ban
June 4th 2024 is the final public comment deadline to the eu commission to end the trade of shark fin. Add your voice below. The questions are focused on policy options- selecting option 7 will have the most impact regulating trade.
Read MoreCapitol Hill Ocean Week
Hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Capitol Hill Ocean Week s a great way to learn about marine issues, and influence decision makers.
Focusing on community marine protection and fishing sharks on the high seas, Shark Stewards will be participating in two of these discussions.
Read MorePacific Tuna Fisheries Managers to Consider Bycatch Reduction for Oceanic Sharks
At the IATTC Shark Stewards Director David McGuire addressed the forum on the plight of oceanic whitetip sharks and posed the solution offered by the Hawai’i Longline Association and Western and Central Pacific Fishing Commission’s move to swap out wire leaders for monofilament so that captured sharks can bite free, while the target species of swordfish and tuna are still retained.
Read MoreCelebrating and Recognizing AAPI Contributions to Conservation- May Newsletter
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate our rich cultural heritage and contributions. However, it also provides an opportunity to address challenging topics within our communities including racism, and cultural insensitivity. Working in and among Asian and Pacific Islands, we value the cultural and ocean connections we share, with a united purpose to protect sharks and ocean habitat.
Read MorePacific Islander and Asian American Heritage Month – A Hawai’i Perspective
May is recognized as Pacific Islander and Asian American Heritage Month established to recognize the history, contributions, achievements and importance of Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. With mixed Asian- Hawaiian blood, I represent two island peoples, both who have suffered from discrimination, but also two races who are close to ocean. In recent years I have learned about Hawaiian cultural values like pono (wisdom ) and malama, (care) for the ocean has been recognized by the state of Hawai’i.
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