The new High Seas Treaty is a historic win for our oceans, aiming to protect 30% of international waters by 2030. For sharks, this means safer habitats, less destructive fishing, and a chance to recover as vital top predators. Protecting sharks helps restore food webs, biodiversity, and resilient oceans that benefit all life — including us.

We at Shark Guardian are alarmed by the 26th August 2025 announcement that the Gulper shark fishery will reopen in November under a comprehensive management plan. This move is deeply troubling—not only because it undermines the Maldives’ reputation as a global shark sanctuary but also because it risks the long-term health of the nation’s tourism-dependent economy.

From international conferences to hands-on shark education in Thailand, and from stunning new conservation swimwear to global expeditions — Shark Guardian has been making waves this summer! In this update, dive into our recent highlights: inspiring youth volunteers, citizen science, school projects, new adventures on the horizon, and how you can get involved to help protect sharks and our oceans.

As Jaws turns 50, we dive beneath the surface of Spielberg’s iconic thriller to explore its cultural impact, political symbolism, and the lasting fear it sparked around sharks — a fear that continues to shape public perception and threatens shark conservation efforts to this day.

Join Shark Guardian on a breathtaking 7-night expedition aboard Scubaspa Yin in the Maldives—one of the world’s last shark sanctuaries. This unforgettable journey blended thrilling dives with manta rays and nurse sharks, powerful shark conservation talks, and luxurious eco-living. From citizen science to spa retreats, this trip inspired action and connection beneath and beyond the surface. Dive in and be part of the movement to protect our oceans.

Queensland’s $88 million shark control expansion plan—relying heavily on lethal nets and drum lines—is facing legal and federal scrutiny for its devastating impact on marine life. With over 1,600 animals caught last year, including whales, turtles, and rays, experts warn the plan violates environmental laws and ignores scientific evidence. Shark Guardian urges smarter, non-lethal solutions to protect both people and ocean ecosystems.

Explore all 10 known hammerhead shark species found across the globe. Our blog dives into each species’ name, habitat, and IUCN status—highlighting unique traits and conservation concerns. From the iconic great hammerhead to the elusive smalleye, learn why these sharks are vital to marine ecosystems and why many face growing threats.

Alex Wright Alex does not only find it important to save or to conserve our main life source on the planet, but finds the ocean (lakes,...

South Australia bans fishing of endangered sharks & rays, protecting species like the gray nurse shark & green sawfish.