Sharks

Apr. 17/13

Fished at alarming rates, manta and devil rays line the streets of many fish markets around the world – sought primarily for their gill rakers – the feathery structures these filter feeders use to strain their food as they glide through the water. At a one-time payout of about $250 per kilogram versus approximately $1 million in tourism over a manta’s lifetime, is it really worth the destruction?

Mar. 19/13
Sharks in Peril

Overfishing, bycatch and finning. You understand the tough problems facing shark populations worldwide and that divers can take significant steps to secure a brighter future for sharks. Mobilise your troops into action by teaching the AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Distinctive Specialty or using the resources available in schools, community groups etc.

Mar. 04/13

Discover why CITES is a vital tool for shark conservation as well as the calls to action we're using on the ground at CoP16.

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Feb. 19/13

Designed by Guillermo Munro of www.memuco.org you can download the Manta Rays Infographic and learn more about what's threatening the survival of the giant manta and reef manta.

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Feb. 19/13

Designed by Guillermo Munro of www.memuco.org you can download the Hammerhead Sharks Infographic and learn more about what's threatening the survival of the great, smooth and scalloped hammerhead shark.

Feb. 19/13

At the 16th Conference of Parties (CoP) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in March 2013 parties will vote on a record number of proposals for controlling trade in a variety of threatened sharks and rays, including hammerheads and mantas. 

Discover more about these sharks and rays including distribution, population, international trade and the conservation measures taken so far with our fact sheets.

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Feb. 17/13

Designed by Guillermo Munro of www.memuco.org you can download the Oceanic Whitetip Infograph and learn more about what's threatening the survival of this incredible shark.

 

Nov. 28/11
Sharks in Peril

Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) reached agreement to list the globally threatened giant manta ray under CMS Appendix I and II. Project AWARE with other organizations actively supported the manta ray proposal. National safeguards, as well as collaborative regional efforts to study and conserve manta rays, are urgently needed to avoid further depletion of these valuable and iconic animals.

Sep. 29/11

Sharks are unique and play a crucial role in keeping our ocean healthy, but we are close to losing some shark species forever. Read this Study Guide to learn about the major threats, missing management strategies, and, best of all, the many actions you can take to give sharks a fighting chance.

If reading this Study Guide leaves you hungry for more shark action contact your local PADI dive centre to complete your AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Distinctive Specialty course.

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Aug. 07/11

We are emptying the ocean of sharks. As a diver and a global citizen acting locally, you can play a critical role in saving sharks. Start by signing the AWARE petition to save sharks. Here's why your signature and additional actions to protect sharks are so important.

Sharks In Peril