The pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is a highly migratory species found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, often known for its long, whip-like tail. In response to the ...

Imagine a nation saying no to shark fishing in 600,000 square kilometers. That’s what Palau did in 2009. It was more than a rule—it was a stand against overfishing. This choice made a safe place for ...

Hollie Booth receives funding from Save Our Seas Foundation and the Society for Conservation Biology. Countries from around the world have voted to limit the global trade in sharks under the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The new IUCN report, put together by more than 350 experts from more than 100 countries, finds that overfishing is the biggest threat to the ...

SEATTLE — Aquariums around the world are teaming up to help endangered species. It’s through a new program called ReShark. The program's purpose is to reintroduce baby sharks back into the ocean and ...

The U.S. and Canada are seeking a ban in the Pacific on two fishing devices, known as wire leaders and shark lines, that have proven devastatingly effective at catching huge numbers of sharks. The ...

A new study has mapped whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesian waters over the past decade and linked their occurrence to oceanographic dynamics, providing a scientific basis for targeted, ...