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Global Extinction Risk for Sharks and Rays Is High, United States may Provide Haven

NOAA Fisheries and partners examined the global extinction risk and biodiversity loss of sharks and rays. While they’re in bad shape globally, countries with sustainably managed fisheries like the United States may provide a safe place to survive.
December 06, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
International
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Celebrating 30 Years of Atlantic Shark Management

NOAA Fisheries is celebrating 30 years of managing Atlantic shark species.
July 14, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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Updated Shark Tagging Atlas Provides More Than 50 Years Of Tagging And Recapture Data

A citizen science program more than 50 years old has shed new light on the movements and distribution patterns of dozens of species of sharks.
January 31, 2020 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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How Retention Limits Help Us Sustainably Manage Shark Fisheries

Hear from a shark management expert about how NOAA Fisheries uses retention limits to maximize fishing opportunities while preventing overfishing.
October 09, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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Eight Surprising Shark Facts

Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new.
July 29, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
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