SAFE Sharks and Rays

SAFE Sharks and Rays SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) Sharks and Rays is an ambitious global program to save sharks.

06/02/2026

COLOMBO – As the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, commonly known as the High Seas Treaty, officially came into force in January, shark scientists and conservationists who gathered in Sri Lanka hailed the landmark treaty as one that could reshape the future of migratory s...

Our very own Dr. Steve Kessel, Director of Marine Research at Shedd Aquarium and SAFE Shark and Ray Steering Committee m...
05/29/2026

Our very own Dr. Steve Kessel, Director of Marine Research at Shedd Aquarium and SAFE Shark and Ray Steering Committee member, presenting his work on the critically endangered bowmouth guitarfish at Sharks International 2026! Steve, Shark Ray 360, and the SAFE team are working with this species to assess genetics of bowmouth guitarfish in human care with a goal to eventually provide ex-situ born individuals for reintroduction back into the wild!

05/27/2026

SAFE Shark and Ray is proud to partner with and support ReShark, the StAR project and Shark Ray 360 through research, data sharing, personnel and direct financial contributions. Using the expertise and power of ex situ conservation to support reintroductions of critical species back into their native ranges!

05/22/2026

Today, the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) joins the global celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity under this year’s theme: “Acting locally for global impact.”

Protecting biodiversity starts close to home. Local action — from research and education to fisheries management, policy, and community engagement — creates ripple effects that contribute to global conservation outcomes.

The IUCN SSC SSG brings together more than 230 experts from over 80 countries, working collaboratively to advance the conservation of the world’s sharks, rays, and chimaeras: more than 1,300 species globally. Across communities, institutions, governments, and organisations, our members contribute local knowledge and expertise to support biodiversity conservation worldwide.

Learn more about our work: https://www.iucnssg.org/


Illustration © IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group and Eloisa Pinhheiro

05/21/2026

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05/07/2026

Sharks are so cool!

05/06/2026

Conflicts between humans and top predators, such as sharks, present a significant conservation challenge globally, particularly where they threaten human lives, livelihoods, and wellbeing. While it is often claimed that such conflicts are increasing, in practice, they are very difficult to monitor,....

05/05/2026

As we celebrate today, let's raise a toast to the Mexican Horned Shark! There are so many lesser known species of incredible sharks that deserve our love and attention, so today...Viva Puebla! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva tiburones!

Download the 2026 Shark & Ray Awareness Day toolkit in Spanish at safesharks.org!
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