Despite extensive regulatory changes, the global mortality from shark fishing continues to increase
Over the last two decades, global efforts to protect sharks, recognized as highly threatened wildlife, have faced challenges.
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Navigating the Return of Great Whites: Conservation Challenges in Cape Town
In a surprising turn of events, the majestic great white sharks have made a triumphant return to the Cape Town beaches after a four-year...
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Open Letter to Seychelles regarding shark fishing
In September 2023 we received and posted a video on our social media of showing Bull sharks being hunted and killed during their pupping...
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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Shark Guardian Round up of 2023
In 2023, Shark Guardian's efforts encompassed a range of initiatives spanning shark conservation campaigns, educational presentations,...
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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South African Designed SharkSafe Barriers Redefine Ocean Safety Worldwide.
In a heartening development for ocean enthusiasts and the nation alike, shark barriers designed in South Africa are gaining global...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Inadequate Safeguards - Study Exposes Insufficient Protection for Highly Threatened Sharks and Rays
An international team of researchers from the University of Zurich led by Professor Catalina Pimiento has unveiled the intricate...
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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EU Emerges as World's Leading Shark Meat Trader, Holding a 22% Share in Global Imports.
The European Union (EU) has established itself as the world's leading trader of shark meat on a global scale, commanding a substantial...
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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Dive into Conservation: L'Oréal's Bold Initiative to Save Sharks and Coral Reefs
The L'Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration has made a decade-long commitment to invest in groundbreaking efforts to calculate the value of...
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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Planet-Positive Impact: ISB Bangkok Students' 5-Day shark and coral Adventure
23 students and 3 teachers from ISB Bangkok enjoyed a fantastic 5-day adventure with Brendon and Liz from Shark Guardian in Krabi.
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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Making Waves Worldwide: Breanna's Shark Guardian Initiative
It's truly inspiring to learn about Breanna Ward's efforts in organizing a Shark Guardian session for Year 5 and Year 6 students at Miramar
Nov 23, 20232 min read
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Surfing Fearlessly: The Uncharted Waters of Shark Perception Among Surfers
In the realm of surfing - whether the waves are clean, choppy, or cranking - enthusiasts typically ride the tide without much hesitation....
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Ancient Shark Species Unearthed through the discovery of a fossilised tooth in Mammoth Cave
Teeth discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, USA, have led to the identification of a new species of ancient shark. The...
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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Magnetic Magic: A Shark-Friendly Solution for Deterring Sharks in Australian Waters
New research suggests that magnets could effectively deter sharks and rays, reducing the unintentional capture of these animals in baited...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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The Deep Sea Dilemma: Protecting Vulnerable Ecosystems in EU Waters
Photo by David Clode on Unsplash. Trawler nets.
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Goblin shark
The Goblin shark, scientifically known as Mitsukurina owstoni, is a rare deep-sea shark species. Often referred to as a "living fossil,"
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Canadian Fishery Officers Unearth 3,000 Illegally Held Shark Fins
Fishery officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) have successfully completed their inaugural Canadian-led high seas patrol aimed...
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Fiji Dive Center joins Shark Guardian
New Shark Guardian Dive Center Member in Fiji
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Hunting The Angel Shark, One of the World's Most Elusive Sharks with Advanced Technology - eDNA
Using advanced technology, eDNA to track elusive Angel sharks
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Swim for sharks: A fin-tastic fundraiser making waves for shark conservation
Swim for Sharks 2023 kicked off at the Hacienda Bar & Grill on Koh Tao on Friday, 22nd September. Shark Guardian Founder and Director...
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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Mako Shark
The Mako shark is also known to be the fastest of all sharks. There are two extant species of Mako sharks (genus Isurus)
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Whale Shark
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), known as gentle giants, are the largest fish in the ocean, reaching an average of 12m in length
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Blacktip Reef shark
Blacktip Reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus), are as the name suggests, associated with coral reefs. Other Reef sharks include Grey Reef
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Bigeye Thresher Shark
the Bigeye Thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) is one of three subspecies of Thresher shark.
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Common Thresher Shark
The Common Thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus) is a subspecies of mackerel shark, which is amongst the fastest shark family in the ocean
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