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Shark Research in the Northeast

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/shark-research-northeast
We conduct shark life history research and long-term monitoring activities essential for stock assessment and management.
Image: Shark Research in the Northeast

Shark Research in Alaska

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/ecosystems/shark-research-alaska
Shark is not a word most people associate with Alaska, yet three species are commonly found.
Image: Shark Research in Alaska

Sharks, Rays, and Climate Change: Impacts on Habitat, Prey Distribution, and Health

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/sharks-rays-and-climate-change-impacts-habitat-prey-distribution-and-health
Warming ocean temperatures and more intense storms caused by climate change are impacting prey availability and habitat quality for migratory sharks and rays, keystone species in the ocean.
Image: Sharks, Rays, and Climate Change: Impacts on Habitat, Prey Distribution, and Health

Shark and Sawfish: Surveys and Tagging

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/endangered-species-conservation/shark-and-sawfish-surveys-and-tagging
Shark and sawfish research conducted by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center.

NOAA Hollings Scholar Takes a Bite Out of White Shark Research

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/noaa-hollings-scholar-takes-bite-out-white-shark-research
Student helps NOAA Fisheries advance our knowledge of young-of-the-year white shark habitat usage.
Image: NOAA Hollings Scholar Takes a Bite Out of White Shark Research

Shark Identification for Cooperative Shark Tagging Program (S-W)

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/shark-identification-cooperative-shark-0
The Cooperative Shark Tagging Program is a collaborative effort between recreational anglers, the commercial fishing industry, and NOAA Fisheries to study the life history of Atlantic sharks. Sharks S - W

White Shark

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/white-shark
The great white shark is a large, wide-ranging species that occurs in temperate and subtropical seas worldwide. As an apex predator, the white shark plays an important ecological role in the oceans.
Image: White Shark

Tagging Reveals Secrets of Southern California’s Largest Sharks

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/tagging-reveals-secrets-southern-californias-largest-sharks
Despite its impressive size, little is known about the basking shark’s habitat, behavior, and migratory patterns.
Image: Tagging Reveals Secrets of Southern California’s Largest Sharks

Shark Identification for Cooperative Shark Tagging Program

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/shark-identification-cooperative-shark-1
The Cooperative Shark Tagging Program is a collaborative effort between recreational anglers, the commercial fishing industry, and NOAA Fisheries to study the life history of Atlantic sharks. Accurate species identification is critical.

Shark Identification for Cooperative Shark Tagging Program (A-B)

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/shark-identification-cooperative-shark
The Cooperative Shark Tagging Program is a collaborative effort between recreational anglers, the commercial fishing industry, and NOAA Fisheries to study the life history of Atlantic sharks. Sharks A - B

Shark Identification for Cooperative Shark Tagging Program (C-P)

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/shark-identification-cooperative-shark-2
The Cooperative Shark Tagging Program is a collaborative effort between recreational anglers, the commercial fishing industry, and NOAA Fisheries to study the life history of Atlantic sharks. Sharks C-P

Shark Conservation

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/international-affairs/shark-conservation
As one of the top ocean predators, sharks play an important role in the food web and help ensure balance in the ocean’s ecosystem. With increased demand and exploitation rates for some shark species and shark products, concern has steadily grown regarding

Shark Week 2018

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/shark-week-2018
Join us for Shark Week 2018 as we celebrate these top ocean predators.
Image: Shark Week 2018

Eight Surprising Shark Facts

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/eight-surprising-shark-facts
Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new.
Image: Eight Surprising Shark Facts

U.S.-Caught Sharks Are a Sustainable Food Choice

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/us-caught-sharks-are-sustainable-food-choice
While overfishing has greatly depleted some shark populations overseas, U.S. shark fisheries are some of the most sustainable in the world.
Image: U.S.-Caught Sharks Are a Sustainable Food Choice
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