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New Hawaii Shark Regulation Implemented To Protect Pacific Sharks

Oceanic Whitetip Small

A new regulation prohibiting the use of wire leaders in longline fisheries is expected to increase the survival of hooked oceanic whitetip sharks by up to 30%.

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Posted byDavid McGuireMay 4, 2022May 26, 2022Tags: ban, hawaii, longline, oceanic whitetip, shark fin, sharks, Tuna, WESPAC

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    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Team
    • Partners & Donors
    • Victories & Milestones
    • Shark Stewards DEI Statement
    • Statement Against Asian and API Hate
  • Our Work
    • Saving Sharks in the Coral Triangle
    • Marine Protection
    • Saving Sharks
    • Media Production
    • US Shark Fin Trade Ban
  • Science & Education
    • Shark Watch California
    • Science Programs
      • Citizen Science
      • Sharks Sanctuary and Marine Protection
      • Shark Science Sheets
        • Sharks of Hawaii
    • California Marine Protected Area Network
    • White Shark Stewardship
      • How to Avoid a Shark Attack
      • Sharktober
  • Adventures
    • Dive, Observe and Record Sevengill Sharks
    • Sustainable Ecotourism
    • Farallon Islands Eco- Adventure
    • Manta and Shark ID
  • Campaigns
    • End the Lethal California Driftnet Fishery
    • PROTECTING SHARKS UNDER CITES
    • Support the US Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
    • Ocean Protection: 30% x 2030
    • Tell eBay: Stop Endangered Shark Trade
    • Stop Big Plastic From Polluting California Seas
    • Fed Ex Shark Fin Shipping
  • Get Involved
    • Contact Us
      • Adopt a Shark
    • Help Save Sharks
    • Special Shark Team Membership
    • Ocean Plastics
    • Art For Sharks
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  • Shark Blog
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