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Paying Fishers to Release Sharks Accidentally Caught in Their Nets Can Incentivise Conservation Action - but There's a Catch [analysis]
Sharks and rays are among the world's most threatened species, mainly due to overfishing. They are sometimes targeted for their fins and meat, but more often caught as bycatch in nets aiming to catch ...
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Researchers stunned by discovery after sifting through illegal online marketplaces: 'Society has underestimated the threat'
University of Miami researchers developed a tool that automatically collects data to analyze online wildlife trafficking.
Shark Attacks on Humans Aren’t Always What They Seem, Scientists Say
Sharks rarely bite humans in the first place. And in a new study Friday, researchers have found that some of these bites are ...
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Meet the Shark That’s Twice as Old as America
The incredible Greenland shark can live for 500 years or more. They are as big as great white sharks, but extremely ...
Some shark bites may be 'survival instinct' rather than planned attacks, contrary to media portrayal
Sharks are often perceived as the ultimate beasts, an image largely imposed on them by the media. Yet, shark bites are ...
Fisherman hooks ‘aggressive’ predator in first-of-its-kind catch in Chile. See it
Scientists spent several months fishing with longlines at a fjord in search of sharks, rays and dogfish. Take a look at their ...