Shark drags man out to sea
ORLANDO (USA) – A fisherman in a kayak was dragged out to sea when a hammerhead shark took his bait. For two hours long the man was dragged by the shark for a ‘ride to remember.’ Reuters reported that 22-year-old Adam Fisk posted a 5-minute-video of his adventure to YouTube, callingContinue Reading
California ban on shark fins upheld
SAN FRANCISCO (USA)- California’s ban on possession or sale of shark fins still stands. A federal judge upheld the ban, rejecting claims that the law discriminates against the Chinese community in the state. Shark fin soup is a traditional delicacy in this community. Also the claim of interfering with federalContinue Reading
Interview with Shark Aid International
We’re starting a new series of interviews in honor of people and organisations that help protect sharks. From research to raising awareness, from lobbying to actions and campaigns. Meet the Shark Heroes. In this first edition we talk with Alex Wright, founder and director of Shark Aid International. “We need to makeContinue Reading
Video: Reef shark attack
What does a shark attack look like? Diver Jason Dimitri made a video of being attacked by a reef shark in the Western Carribean. He was was culling lionfish, an invasive species, at a depth of about 70 feet the shark first took a run at him and bumped him. DimitriContinue Reading
Restaurant serves shark meat
JENSEN BEACH (USA)- A beach café in the Florida town of Jensen Beach will serve shark meat this Saturday. In this dubious way the owner wants to commemorate that he was attacked by shark exactly two years ago. Kona Beach Cafe will be serving 50 pounds of shark meat andContinue Reading
Dutch rare shark dies at aquarium
HARDERWIJK (The Netherlands)- It’s a rarity: a shark washed up on the Dutch beaches. On the island of Vlieland a live starry smooth-hound (Mustelus asterias) was found washed up. The small shark caused quite a stir in the local Dutch media. Last weekend the shark unfortunately died of a head wound. A passerbyContinue Reading
17 Tiger sharks killed on drumline
PERTH (AUSTRALIA)- The Western Australia’s Government confirmed that 17 tiger sharks were killed on the drumlines set out under under Western Australia’s controversial new shark policy. There has never been a fatal tiger shark attack in Western Australia’s waters. The drum line initiative is part of a $23 million shark hazardContinue Reading