Shark | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WebThere are over 400 shark species. Learn about sharks, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
Sharks Should Be Respected, Not Feared | U.S. Fish & Wildlife …
WebInternational protections. Today, several shark species are internationally protected under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES), including thresher, silky, basking, great white, oceanic whitetip, porbeagle and whale sharks; three species of hammerhead sharks (scalloped, great and smooth ...
Sharks win key protections at the world wildlife summit
WebNovember 30, 2022. • 9 min read. Panama City, Panama — Sharks, reptiles, and songbirds were among the hundreds of species that received new or increased global protections at a contentious...
Shark Conservation | NOAA Fisheries
WebBy conducting research, assessing stocks, working with U.S. fishermen, and implementing restrictions on shark harvests, we have made significant progress toward ending overfishing and rebuilding overfished stocks for long-term sustainability. The following species are currently listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act:
9 Ways to Help Sharks This Shark Week - Ocean Conservancy
WebJul 31, 2019 · Take action to help protect sharks from marine debris. i. From the depths of the Mariana Trench to the most remote ice in the Arctic, plastic pollution has been found everywhere on Earth and threatens marine life on a daily basis. Now, Congress is taking on the marine debris issue, with the recent introduction of the Save Our Seas Act 2.0 .
Great White Sharks | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WebWhat WWF is Doing. How You Can Help. Adopt a Great White Shark. Facts. VU Status. Vulnerable. Scientific Name. Carcharodon carcharias. Weight. 4,000-7,000 pounds. Length. 16-20 feet. Habitats. Oceans. The great white shark is the world's largest known predatory fish. It has 300 teeth, yet does not chew its food.
Whale Shark | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WebThe information is used to create further protections for whale sharks. Every whale shark has a unique pattern of spots and stripes on their skin, and WWF uses them to identify individual sharks. Divers photograph the animal right …
Conservation organizations cheer more protection for sharks - USA TODAY
WebNov 26, 2022 · Dinah Voyles Pulver. USA TODAY. 0:00. 0:34. CITES adds requiem sharks to its protected species list. Scientists say this will protect sharks from being killed when their fins are cut off...
Sharks and songbirds get new trade protections - BBC
WebNov 25, 2022 · Nearly 100 species of sharks and shark-like rays also received protections to help ensure any trade of their meat and fins - which has pushed some sharks to the brink of extinction - is legal...
'Landmark vote' gives boost to threatened sharks - BBC
WebNov 18, 2022 · More than 50 species of sharks are to be given protection from over-exploitation in what's being seen as a milestone for shark conservation. Nearly 200 countries have voted to add a raft of...
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