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EU stops the trade of mako sharks from the Atlantic
The EU's species protection authorities decided to prohibit all import and export of mako sharks from the South Atlantic.
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Slipping through the net
Over the last few months, Shark Guardian investigators have been busy digging out evidence of systematic shark finning taking place in the W
May 10, 20221 min read


Shark Guardian’s Women in ScienceMinorities In Shark Sciences – Amani Webber-Schultz
Amani is a PhD student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her research will focus on shark morphology and biomechanics. Amani is on
Mar 17, 20223 min read


Shark Guardian’s Women in Science Interview with Carlee Jackson
It was Carlee’s Tweet about #BlackInNature which got the ball rolling for MISS to be founded back in 2020!. She has studied nurse sharks in
Feb 22, 20226 min read


Shark Guardian’s Women in Science Jasmin Graham from Minorities In Shark Sciences
Jasmin Graham is one of the co-founders of MISS and she is their President and CEO. She is an award-winning shark scientist who has studied
Feb 14, 20225 min read


Shark Guardian investigation finds endangered sharks for sale in Taiwan
A field investigation into Taiwan’s shark fin industry was conducted by Shark Guardian between December 2020 and March 2021.
Nov 29, 20213 min read


Women in Science: Jenny Waack
Welcome to Shark Guardian’s Women in Science feature where we highlight the incredible work that women do in shark and ocean conservation...
Oct 14, 20216 min read


September Eco-Artist: Caiti Rose, Sharktopia
We’re thrilled to have Caiti Rose from Sharktopia as our Eco Artist of the Month for September!
Sep 13, 20215 min read


UPDATE: The UK Government taking the lead to introduce a ban on the shark fin trade
The UK will ban the importation and exportation of detached shark fins and products containing them.
Aug 15, 20213 min read


Women in Science: Christine Dudgeon
Welcome to Shark Guardian’s Women in Science feature where we highlight the incredible work that women do in shark and ocean conservation...
Aug 11, 20217 min read


August Eco-Artist: Janet, Curb Beach Plastic
Janet Ormond is an amazing eco-artist who created Curb Beach Plastics. Janet collects marine debris, mostly plastic to create amazing art
Aug 4, 20215 min read


July Eco-Artist: Miriam, Under The Sea Art
Our July 2021 Eco Artist is Miriam from Under the Sea Art
Jul 6, 20219 min read


June Eco-Artist: Francesca Page Art
Shark Guardian June 2021 Eco-Artist of the month is Francesca Page
Jun 11, 202110 min read


US Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
US Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, ban to buy and sell shark fins in the United States in April,2021.
Jun 10, 20212 min read


Illegal import of shark fins into Canada by company fined for US$60,000
Company fined $US60,000 for illegal import of shark fin int =o Canada
May 19, 20212 min read


THE UK BANS IMPORT AND EXPORT of shark fins following the successful campaign by Shark Guardian
Full statement from the UK Government: We will bring in legislation to ban the import and export of detached shark fins.
May 12, 20211 min read


Finspire Change UK update: what’s happened since the Call for Evidence?
If you’re new to our Finspire Change UK campaign journey then you can find a low down here and then here. If not, welcome back! During...
Mar 22, 20213 min read


Shark Fin Seizures at Frankfurt and Brussels Airport
Why do we need airlines to ban the transport of shark fins? An excellent question! Airlines profit from transporting a product obtained...
Feb 4, 20214 min read


Oceanic Shark and Ray Populations Decline by 71%. Let's Dive In!
Many of us have seen the headlines and they are concerning, to say the least. "71% population declines of oceanic shark and ray...
Feb 3, 20215 min read


Shark Guardian supports the fight to protect sharks in Bahrain
Recent news article related to blog below featuring the letter by Shark Guardian Director Brendon Sing to the government of Bahrain...
Dec 14, 20203 min read
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