Great White Sharks
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Whale Sharks
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BBC News: Increase in Shark Sightings
Article provides information on research from the Marine Conservation Society suggesting that basking shark populations may be beginning to recover in British waters.
Bite-Back
Information about the species and the threats to their survival imposed by consumer demands. Discover news, information and links.
Conservation Pays Off
Article by Greg C. Bruno describes a commercial venture where tourists participate in a tag and release program off the coast of Cedar Key, Florida that has received praise from scientists.
Dusky Shark Threats
Report produced by the US National Marine Fisheries Service describes how unregulated commercial and recreational fishing could drive the species towards extinction. Features a short history of recent impacts on the species and how the decline in abundance is related to the demand for fins for soup in Asia.
European Basking Shark Identification Project (EBS
Project creating a catalog of digital identification images and their associated data. Features background, history, news, and contacts.
Once Abundant Shark Species Nearly Extinct
Doug Simpson reports that oceanic whitetip shark population has dropped by 99 percent since the 1950's and is nearly extinct in the Gulf of Mexico. Features interviews with scientists and related links.
Recovery Plan for the Grey Nurse Shark in Australi
Report published by Environment Australia discusses population status and the social and economic impacts of the species being placed under government protection. Includes a biological description of the species, information on threats and a discussion of legislative measures.
Shark Conservation and Ecology Research
Information on DNA forensics and monitoring the fin trade from a project being conducted at the Guy Harvey Research Institute in Florida. Find information on current activities and how to participate in the research effort.
Shark Foundation
International organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of endangered species. Find mission statement, information on lectures, tours and current research projects.
Shark Friends
Dedicated to dispelling myths about the species. Offers articles on finning, attacks and prevention, photos, and guestbook.
Shark Specialist Group
Part of the Species Survival Commission of the IUCN. Article features group profile and photos.
Sharkkbait's Shark Conservation and Home Page
Essay dispels common myths and misconceptions about attacks. Also discusses the role the predator plays in maintaining balance in ecosystems.
Sharks
Details on the status, conservation, and management of sharks, in particular grey nurse and great white sharks, in Australian waters.
Sharktagger.com
Find information on the California Pelagic Shark Tagging Program. Features mission statement, message boards, image gallery, and studies.
The Basking Shark Society
A charity devoted to ensuring the survival of the species in British waters. Discover information on research projects and how to participate in the group's activities, as well as biological facts on the species.
The IUCN/SSC Shark Specialist Group
Information about the species and the threats to shark populations. Features mission statement, newsletter, publications and contact details.
The Shark Trust
Organization dedicated to the conservation of species in general, including rays and skates. Find news, photos, information on joining and making donations.
Watching Out for Sharks
Article describes the research and conservation efforts of the California Pelagic Shark Tagging Program. Includes a discussion of population status in California waters.