DNA testing on more than 16,000 fins in Hong Kong, the world’s largest shark fin market, found the species appearing 70 times more often than what governments reported. In only three years, traders trafficked fins from over 36,000 illegally caught oceanic whitetip sharks. time.com/7362449/shar...

Anna's a wise woman. Christina Zenato is another advocate for the sharks right to exist.

Bathers Beach Fremantle now has a shark net not an Eco Shark Barrier.

Jan 30, 2026 ESPERANCE Shark attack events gain national headlines. People are shocked but ultimately move on to the next headline. There are those who have to react to the call and deal with the aftermath. These are the first responders. 🎥Dave Riggs www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLLr...

Decision comes amid growing concerns of mercury exposure and the devastating impact shark fishing has on ocean ecosystems. By removing shark meat from school menus, Rio is protecting students’ health while also sending a clear message that safeguarding ocean life matters.

More media supporting shark hunting www.news.com.au/technology/s...

12 years ago when Ricky Gervais supported our No WA Shark Cull campaign. Never under estimate what a determined group of people can do.

Nearly half of Australia's 331 species of shark and ray are endemic - that is, they aren’t found anywhere else in the world. Industrialised fishing in south-eastern Australian waters is pushing many unique species to extinction creating a real risk we’ll lose these species.

A local swimmer has called for emergency shark bite kits to be installed at beaches in Perth and WA. Each kit costs $120 and contains tourniquets large dressings compression bandages a thermal blanket amputated parts bag whistle gloves and step-by-step shark bite management instructions.

Carnarvon residents have noticed a string of marine animals washing up on beaches with stab and cut wounds on their bodies. Critically endangered sawfish have been found with rostrums removed. Authorities are investigating www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Australian media glorifying drone shark hunting at Sydney beaches thenightly.com.au/australia/sy...

So this idiot decides to go shark fishing next to a jetty and where people were swimming. Absolute stupid behaviour.

Some common sense for a change.

Education is the key

A shark alert has been issued at two locations along the WA coastline following the discovery of whale carcasses in the water. Secret Harbour, in the City of Rockingham. Sandy Bight Beach in Cape Arid National Park

The WA govt subsidies this product if you buy one as it’s scientifically proven to prevent shark attacks. The French government made it compulsory many years ago that you must use it to surf. Not a single attack since then on surfers. Options exist to co exist with nature safely. www.rpela.com

Recent shark attacks may be linked less to shark behaviour – and more to the pollutants, pesticides and parasites humans send into the ocean. Read more: theconversation.com/4-shark-bite....

Finally! All beaches between Town Beach and Crescent Head on the Mid North Coast are closed. Beaches should be closed immediately in these conditions - Murky water, overcast days, drizzly rain, bait fish activity - because until they are educated of the dangers people are inherently stupid.

4th shark incident in NSW Educate people not to go in the water in these conditions that attract bullsharks - close them for 72 hours because people are inherently stupid www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Sydney is one of the few cities in the world that deals with its sewage pumped 2-4km out to sea via the three deepwater ocean outfalls (DOOFs) at Malabar, Bondi and North Head. When washed back to shore this attracts bait fish which in turn attracts bullsharks.

Sydney shark incidents. Perfect conditions for bullsharks: Murky water overcast days drizzly rain bait fish activity www.news.com.au/travel/trave...

LOUDER FOR SOME ACAS.

Marine ecologist and UWA professor Jessica Meeuwig from research that as oceans warmed marine megafauna moved towards the Earth's poles. "So in Australia's case that means south. We have to think how we manage these animals and our interactions with them." www.abc.net.au/news/science...

Global report identifies critical habitats for migratory sharks and rays ->International Union for Conservation of Nature | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai

A new study from Wageningen Uni & Research has found that not only do offshore wind farms produce energy but they may contribute to the protection of marine life having found evidence of the presence of several shark and ray species across Dutch wind farms oceanographicmagazine.com/news/are-off...

As well as reef species finding a home around wind turbines, sharks and rays are likely to find the areas useful as a habitat. 👇 oceanographicmagazine.com/news/are-off...

For the first time, global governments have agreed to widespread international trade bans and restrictions for sharks and rays being driven to extinction. https://loom.ly/7btBIIA

Showing theriocidal tendencies isn't normal. Teaching kids sharks, rays, mantas and other animals are things, objects is humanity's downfall.

If you see a stranded shark illegal fishing or harmful activity report it immediately. Grey nurse sharks are a protected species and targeted fishing is against the law. NSW : www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/.../report-i... QLD: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/.../complian... WA: www.dpird.wa.gov.au/.../report-i...

South Africa’s white sharks are in serious trouble. Download the full open-access PDF here: www.int-res.com/abstracts/es...

Good article on sharks and their behaviour www.sbs.com.au/news/creativ...

New Zealand Beaches across Golden Bay have been checked for whales this morning. Of the 55 whales that stranded yesterday, 15 have restranded and six have been found deceased.

Travis Musca Guitar fish - endangered and protected

Trevin Weragama The guitarfish, also referred to as shovelnose rays, are a family, Rhinobatidae, of rays. Endangered and protected

Robert Bale Shovelnose ray Endangered and protected

Daniel Shine Elliott Shovelnose ray Endangered and protected

Mark Orix Shovelnose ray Endangered and protected Claims it swam off strong Probably did and then died

"Marine mammals are sentinels of the sea. When dolphins and whales show signs of stress or illness, it often signals deeper problems in the ocean ecosystems we all depend on. Our new research provides a promising solution to this problem. " theconversation.com/thermal-dron...

READ: Protecting the oceans is vital for the health of our planet, our survival, and the well-being of countless species. While the reasons seem endless, here are 5 five reasons to protect our oceans. https://oceana.ly/49o76qF 🌊 💙

Swimming with sharks, a beautiful informative article with marine scientists (@marine_images) , shark interaction survivors @biteclubint, @dronesharkapp and First Nation voices. Read it LIVE now by @sbs_australia Australia: www.sbs.com.au/news/creativ... #shark #sharkweek #swimming #summer #surf

What do #seabirds have to do with #sharks? New research shows that seasonal seabird activity draws #tigersharks into certain habitats, prompting other sharks to shift their movements - reshaping habitat use across entire ecosystems. esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Sharks are not souvenirs. Shark jaws are rarely taken from a naturally dying shark they are a result of shark fishing. Every purchase fuels the cruel market that profits from their death. Protect a life, not a curiosity. #sharks #sharkconservation #smalldickenergy

If you see a hammerhead while snorkelling, diving, fishing or flying a drone snap a photo and upload to Hammerhead Hub. Your sighting help scientists understand these Critically Endangered sharks are along our coast. Scan the QR www.meeuwig.org/hammerheadhub Goal: 100 sightings by 10 March

The Sea World Foundation has teamed up with divers across NSW to rescue grey nurse sharks entangled in fishing equipment. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Two beached Gray’s beaked whales at a Quindalup beach (near Grove Street) yesterday. Under advice of vets the whales were euthanised and removed from the beach.There is the potential for increased shark presence within the area, and we advise people to remain vigilant.

UPDATE: Two men have been charged. A 36 and a 34-year-old man both have since been in charged with littering and trespass. One has also been charged with cultivating a prohibited plant -and the other with two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm or firearm parts.

Rhino rays Australian researchers are leading the way in the fight to protect a group of globally threatened fish species, which look like "a shark and ray joined together". www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

Around two hundred kilograms of shark heads including bronze whaler, wobbegong, hammerhead and whiskery shark have been dumped outside the WA Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis's office in protest of the upcoming ban on demersal fishing. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

DPIRD confirmed it had removed the carcass but refused to comment on whether the incident was under investigation.