Major steps to strengthen shark fining ban CUBA// In a rare vote, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) has adopted a proposal for a stronger shark finning ban by an overwhelming margin, despite objections from Japan. The European Union and the United States have proposed for several years that NAFO strengthen its ban on shark […]
Support the Shark Trust No limits Crowdfunder project This project is setting out to put limits on the catch of sharks in European waters. The European Commission today (15/4/16) adopted a report on the implementation of the EU’s shark finning Regulation. Based on information provided by EU Member States, the report concludes that no systematic […]
Two items – the Shark Trust Campaign & the Outcomes of the Convention on Migratory Species meeting Shark Trust – No Limits Campaign – Leading shark charity calls for Europe to embed a ‘culture of sustainability’ in shark fisheries On Good Friday, millions of Britons will witness the extraordinary sight of scores of sharks feeding […]
The Shark Trust is part of a new global coalition that is working to ensure a positive future for sharks and rays. On 15 February 2016, the Global Shark and Ray Initiative launched a 10-year plan for turning around the conservation status of sharks. The ambitious plan, based upon the best science and trade data […]