While the most significant international Atlantic shark conservation deliberations take place in the autumn, the Shark League works year-round to set the stage for good outcomes at those meetings. We contribute to myriad discussions to promote clear scientific advice, build broad stakeholder support, and maximize fishing nations' capacity to agree and implement effective shark conservation policies. Here's the latest information on our progress.

Shark League in the News    

Morocco Announces Major Mako Protection

February 2, 2022

Fishing and Trade of Shortfin Mako Sharks Banned in Country Ranked Second for Regional Landings The government of Morocco has announced a national prohibition on...

Time is running out to save the cheetah of the sea – will nations act?

September 27, 2021

Source: TheGreenmag.co.uk Freelance journalist Caroline Elliott reveals the perils faced by the endangered Shortfin Mako shark which could become extinct without urgent international action.

Komodo dragon, 2-in-5 shark species lurch towards extinction

September 7, 2021

Source: Phys.Org/AFP – by Kelly MacNamara, Marlowe Hood Trapped on island habitats made smaller by rising seas, Indonesia’s Komodo dragons were listed as “endangered” on Saturday, in...

Media Advisory: Make or Break for Endangered Atlantic Mako Sharks

July 5, 2021

July 2021 What: Negotiations on a multi-national proposal to ban retention of shortfin mako sharks from the seriously overfished North Atlantic population. Scientists have advised...

PADI AWARE Foundation’s Mako Shark Campaign Expands Collective Conservation Efforts

May 20, 2021

Source: Dive News Wire The PADI AWARE Foundation™ is working with PADI® Dive Centers, Resorts and Professionals in Brazil and South Africa to encourage the...

Conservacionistas creen que el veto de España a la venta de marrajo aliviará la sobrepesca

February 10, 2021

Source: La Voz de Galicia Celebran la prohibición de las 90 toneladas que los palangreros de superficie capturaron el año pasado. La organización conservacionista Shark...
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