sharks
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Biology
Sharks die at an incredible speed, mainly for fishing. Retention bans may be helpful
Sharks are often observed with hooks, scars, or other evidence of encounters with fishermen. This Caribbean reef shark was found in the Bahamas, a wire leader hanging from its mouth. Since 2011, catching sharks in the Bahamas has been illegal. Credit: Shane Gloss Despite the fear they may inspire humans, sharks have far more reasons to fear us. Nearly a…
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Biology
Global research points to clear solutions to major declines in sharks and rays
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new global study blames overfishing for the more than 50% decline in shark and ray populations since 1970, but also offers a clear path forward to prevent further declines in their numbers. Professor Colin Simpfendorfer of James Cook University was a co-author of the analysis, published in the journal Science. He said overfishing has shown…
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