Seafood

Humans hunt sharks for their meat, internal organs, skin, and fins in order to make products such as shark fin soup, lubricants, and leather. Sharks… Read More »Why Do Humans Hunt Sharks?

Shark finners or unregulated shark fisheries are profiting by trading through US ports. Help stop the slaughter by reducing the demand for this unnecessary luxury… Read More »How Can Shark Finning Be Stopped?

Nets are installed at 51 beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong where the majority of people in NSW swim and surf. The program was introduced in… Read More »Does Sydney Have Shark Nets?

Shark fishing in the United States occurs both recreationally and commercially. Commercial shark fishers use methods that allow them to catch large quantities of sharks… Read More »What Is The Purpose Of Shark Fishing?

Great white sharks are decreasing in numbers and are rare due to years of being hunted by man for fins and teeth, and often as… Read More »Why Do Humans Hunt Great White Sharks?

Six bites occurred in New South Wales, two of which were fatal. Four bites occurred in Western Australia, one of which was fatal. Single incidents… Read More »How Many Shark Attacks Have There Been In Australia?

It’s best to swim, dive or surf with other people. Avoid swimming and surfing at dawn, dusk and night – sharks can see you but… Read More »How Can We Avoid Sharks In Sydney?

Take of white sharks is illegal. Take is defined as hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill, or attempting to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill.… Read More »Is It Legal To Kill A Great White Shark?

In Australia, most sharks can be legally caught by commercial and recreational fishers. However, due to declines in numbers, a handful of species are now… Read More »Are Sharks Protected In Australia?

These species are protected under section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) to: kill or injure. take. Are sharks protected by… Read More »Are Sharks Protected In The Uk?