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Debunking Common Shark Myths

We're taking a look at some common misconceptions surrounding shark populations and their management. Then we'll give you the facts to bust those myths.
July 28, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Lemon shark caught in GULFSPAN.jpg Previously tagged lemon shark Negaprion acutidens recaptured during survey

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
Graphic showing multiple shark species underwater.

Sharpen Your Shark Facts

Celebrate 30 years of federal Atlantic shark fisheries management with new fin-tastic shark facts each week this summer!
July 13, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Close-up of Great White Shark

Atlantic Sharks: 30 Years of Successes and Lessons

NOAA Fisheries has successfully managed Atlantic highly migratory sharks for 30 years. Learn about some of the challenges of assessing shark stocks and combatting misinformation about sharks.
July 13, 2023 - Podcast ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Two blacktip sharks swimming Blacktip sharks. Credit: iStock.

Sharks, Rays, and Climate Change: Impacts on 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.
July 12, 2023 - Feature Story ,
National
Swimming oceanic whitetip shark The oceanic whitetip shark’s scientific name—Carcharhinus longimanus—comes from its long, rounded pectoral fin (Longimanus translates to “long hands”). Credit: Andy Mann

Story Map: Atlantic Shark Surveys

This story map is a behind the scenes look at NOAA Fisheries' Atlantic shark surveys.
June 28, 2023 - Story Map ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Releasing a sandbar shark on a shark survey. Releasing a sandbar shark on a shark survey.

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by learning more about NOAA's work to conserve endangered species and their habitats.
May 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana

Valentine Cards to “Share the Love” for Marine Animals in the Pacific Islands Region

Eight valentine cards with drawings to color, fun facts, and viewing distances for humpback whales, spinner dolphins, false killer whales, blue whales, sea turtles, Hawaiian monk seals, scalloped hammerhead sharks, giant manta rays, and gray snappers.
February 08, 2023 -
Pacific Islands
Four cards with line drawings of a humpback whale, spinner dolphin, false killer whales, and blue whale to cut out and color in.

Being a NOAA Fisherman on the Bottom Longline Survey

27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

Josh Cooper is a member of NOAA Ship Oregon II’s deck team. This team is a critical part of effectively collecting data for the bottom longline survey.
September 09, 2022 - Survey ,
Southeast
Josh Cooper and James Rhue move the cradle during the bottom longline survey.JPG Josh Cooper (front) works with James Rhue on moving the cradle for shark research on the bottom longline survey. Credit: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/ Justin Weeks, Ensign

Data Collection Mile after Mile, Year after Year

27th Year of the Southeast Bottom Longline Survey

The need for reliable and consistent data to support stock assessments highlights the importance of conducting the bottom longline survey annually for sharks and reef fish.
September 06, 2022 - Survey ,
Southeast
Eric Hoffmayer from SEFSC tagging sandbar shark.JPG Eric Hoffmayer is measuring a sandbar shark on the cradle. The data collected from each retrieval is vital for multiple purposes, such as describing the age structure of the sampled population, size at maturity, and life stage specific distribution patterns, among many other uses. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/ Ellie Hartman