In a historic win for ocean conservation, CITES CoP20 has adopted sweeping global protections for more than 70 shark and ray species, including a full international trade ban for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark. This marks the first-ever Appendix I listing for a shark, signaling a new era for marine conservation and a vital opportunity for global recovery efforts led by organizations like Shark Guardian.

During EU Ocean Week 2025 in Brussels, Shark Guardian joined leading conservation groups to urge the European Commission to deliver on its promise of an EU-wide shark fin ban. Despite over 1.1 million citizens supporting this initiative in 2022, decisive action has yet to be taken. The “Shark Lab” event at the European Parliament brought together scientists, NGOs, and policymakers to highlight the urgent need to protect sharks and end the trade that threatens their survival.

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.

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.

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

As 2024 draws to a close, Shark Guardian reflects on a year filled with impactful projects, groundbreaking discoveries etc..

A third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras face extinction from overfishing and bycatch. Protect marine ecosystems with Shark Guardian's efforts

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One of the world’s biggest suppliers of canned tuna which supplies global supermarket chains is failing to act on shocking environmental

Meet our newest Shark Guardian Ambassador, Lauren Connolly. "I combine my love for wildlife art and adventure to inspire people"

Conservation and animal protection organisations have filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade against several federal...

WildAid Survey Highlights Significant Reduction in Shark Fin Consumption in Thailand A recent survey by WildAid reveals a promising...

There are nine species of hammerhead sharks worldwide in the Sphyyrnidae family. The Great Hammerhead is the largest, reaching lengths of...

A global seafood company that supplies more than a third of the tinned tuna sold in the UK has been accused of cynical greenwashing

Fossil experts have uncovered remarkable insights into a massive prehistoric shark species by discovering complete skeletons of the...

Meet Kendall Rose, underwater photographer, freediver and Shark Guardian Ambassador

Washington, DC (February 9, 2024)—Make Stewardship Count, a coalition comprising over 90 global marine conservation organizations...

In the realm of chemistry and oceanography, extensive research has been conducted to delve into the Earth's hydrosphere, specifically...