Papahānaumokuākea is a sacred place with deep cosmological significance to Native Hawaiians who have a genealogical relationship to all living things in the Hawaiian archipelago. The Monument is a mixed (natural and cultural) World Heritage Site. It preserves sacred places, stories, artifacts, and strong Polynesian cultural ties to the land and seas, dating back more than a thousand years.
Read MoreKahu Manō Screening and Shark Event at Dana Point Film Festival
Join Shark Stewards for a screening of Kahu Manō and shark conversation at the Dana Point Film Festival Saturday May 4. We will be hosting our screening with Brittany Brigg’s animated film Manō, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers.
Read MoreNew Study Attempts to Reveal Deep Secrets of the Sleeper Shark
Little is known about this slow moving, smiley-faced cold water shark. Most observations have come from specimens as unwanted bycatch on commercial fishing vessels. New genetic evidence suggests that the Pacific sleeper shark is one single, largely distributed stock in the whole Pacific Ocean. Previously. it was believed to consist of a complex of several species.
Read MoreWe Can Learn From the Kahu Manō
We are proud to share our new documentary Kahu Manō a film on sharks, culture and traditional conservation.
Our next screening will be at the Dana Point Film Festival May 4 where we will be hosting a panel, and at the Inter-American Pacific Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) meeting May 20, where we will be advocating for gear changes to reduce bycatch of pelagic sharks and retention of endangered species.
Singapore Trades in Endangered & Protected Shark’s Fins
A 2023 study of shark fins in Singapore using DNA bar-coding technology has revealed a large deficiency in accurate labeling of shark fins, and an alarming presence of protected and endangered species in the Singapore market. Accurate labelling and better accountability in the supply chain can protect endangered sharks and protect consumers from toxic metals.
Read MoreEarth Day at Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Celebrate Earth Day with sharks at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center from 10-4pm. We will have a talk inside and a booth outside all about sharks. Visit many other booths supporting this amazing center.
Read MoreBeach Cleanup- Newport Beach
Join Shark Stewards Southern California and the Ocean Team with our run and ocean health partners KBR sports. Clean the beach, get outdoors and win some great prizes from KBR […]
Read MoreKahu Manō Film World Premiere, International Ocean Film Festival
We are proud to announce the launch of our new documentary Kahu Manō on sharks, culture and conservation at the 21st Annual International Ocean Film Festival.
Read MoreConservation of sharks: safeguarding the apex predators of the ocean
The conservation of sharks is not just about saving a single species; it is about preserving the entire marine ecosystem. By recognizing the intrinsic value of sharks and taking action to protect them, we can secure a future where these fascinating creatures continue to roam the oceans for generations to come, and even keep the oceans a healthier place.
Read MoreLove a Shark Before Its too Late
A new report on The State of the World’s Migratory Species report reveals that 97% of fishes listed under the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) are threatened with extinction. Overfishing, pollution and bycatch are driving the dramatic declines.
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