With the “super” El Niño in 2026 driving historic sea surface temperature increases, scientists anticipate a larger-than-normal influx of juvenile sharks along the California coast. More young white sharks does not necessarily mean more human – shark interactions, or “shark attacks.” Learn what you can do to minimize your risk of a shark bite this summer.
Read MoreThe Super El Niño, and What it Might Bring to Californiaʻs Marine Wildlife
In June, NOAA’s National Weather Service officially reported the onset of an El Niño pattern supporting predictions of an extreme weather disruption dubbed the “Super El Niño” in fall and winter of 2026/2027. So what can we expect this fall in the Gulf of the Farallones and along the Bay Area Coastline?
Read MoreEmergency Shark Fishing Regulations- Make Permanent
On June 17, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve an emergency regulation to strengthen restrictions on fishing gear, in order to improve public safety and prevent fishers from illegally targeting white sharks near California beaches and piers.
Read MoreCelebrating Sharks and Protecting Reef Health in Hawai’i
Please join us celebrating sharks and ocean protection at our 5th Annual Kona Ocean Day in Kailua-Kona.Ocean films, education and community- working to benefit youth and Hawai’i coral conservation.
A benefit for the ReefTeach program at Kanhalu’u Bay and defending the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Read MoreTurning the Tide: Why the Stop Illegal Fishing Act is Crucial for Sharks and Human Rights
Every year, an invisible war is waged across the global ocean. Out of sight and far from shore, rogue fishing vessels plunder marine ecosystems, pushing vulnerable species to the brink of extinction. This is Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, a global criminal enterprise worth an estimated $23 billion annually. H.R. 6338: The Stop Illegal Fishing Act is a bold, necessary step toward real accountability on the high seas. Introduced in the 119th Congress, this bill targets the financial lifelines of ocean poachers.
Read MoreGuest Blog- Why I Wont Eat Shark Fin Soup
As a Chinese American (even though I’ve personally never had the soup), this problem hits close to home. The reason the shark fin trade is so lucrative in places like China is because of the massive demand, which is interesting because the shark fin itself has no flavor and serves only to thicken the soup. The real flavor comes from the broth, and the shark fin can easily be substituted for sustainable options like scallops or even mushrooms, which have the same gelatinous texture.
Read MoreBeach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey- Long Beach
Beach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey- Long Beach June 27
Join Shark Stewards Southern California team at Junipero Beach, in Long Beach.
Read MoreEmergency Regulations Passed for California White Sharks and Beach Safety
Shark Stewards would like the Department to consider a regulation making attracting sharks and using gear targeting large sharks illegal on California piers and beaches. Public comment can be made June 17 in support of our petition to prohibit activities and gear targeting sharks on public piers and beaches in California
Read MoreBack to School Berkeley Beach Cleanup
Welcome the kids back to school and join us for our monthly cleanup and water monitoring survey event at Aquatic Park, Berkeley CA
Celebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor, and protect, this beautiful marine park
Read MoreGreat White Sharks: Safety, Science and Survival- Panel, Film, Art and Action
Join shark experts, survivor and artists to benefit shark conservation.
Learn about great white sharks, shark attacks and shark conservation in California.
Original Ocean Art Auction, prizes including an opportunity to see a white shark in the wild and refreshments