Shark Stewards

05/23/2026

Endangered Species Month Launched as Scientists Warn of Hundreds of Species of Rays and Skates at Risk From Overfishing and Habitat Loss

NOAA Proposes More Shark Fishing in the Gulf and Atlantic as SHARKED Act Swims in Senate

Shark News Endangered Species Coalition

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Endangered-Sharks-and-Rays-in-the-News.html?soid=1142304893889&aid=axOYG7-YNsU

05/23/2026

Man killed by white shark while spearfishing in Western Australia.
Experts stress that shark attacks remain rare, with Australia averaging about 20 incidents annually and fewer than three fatalities. Globally, there were 65 confirmed unprovoked bites in 2025, resulting in nine to twelve deaths. Environmental changes, shifting prey patterns, and increased human activity in coastal waters may influence encounter rates, but the odds of a fatal attack remain millions to one.

Shark Attack Survivors for Shark Conservation

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/diver-killed-by-a-16-foot-shark-in-popular-tourist-destination/ar-AA23pngv?gemSnapshotKey=GM26B98E0F-snapshot-15&cvid=6a10f3c5bac04c358a950b4fbe0fb6a6&ei=31

Diver killed by 16‑ft great white while spearfishing near Perth, marking the second fatal shark attack in Australia of 2026.

05/22/2026

"We cant protect species unless we know they exist." New nudibranch described at Drake's Bay by California Academy of Sciences researchers- Bay Nature magazine with a unique approach to reproduction!

Scientists spotted Doto urak 40 years ago but are just discovering the full glory of its weirdness.

05/21/2026

Congratulations. Class of 2026- good luck! Thanks Biology club

05/16/2026

Happy Endangered Species Day. Ray fin soup? Most shark conservation overlooks the rays. New findings at Sharks International conference- while 33% of sharks are threatened with extinction, 36% of rays in general, and 69% for reef-associated rays are threatened. Far fewer rays are listed for protection by CITES, the global wildlife trade regulator.

COLOMBO — More than 800 researchers and conservationists gathered in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, from May 4-8 for Sharks International, the world’s largest shark conference. Presenters shared research and insights on the global trade in sharks, the plight of rays, and a range of conservation...

05/15/2026

Hey Fox News Stop freaking peopleout- Hanta virus is not transmissable between humans. Evidence for Human-to-Human Transmission of Hantavirus National Institutes of Health (.gov)https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC9574657by J Toledo · 2021 · — The balance of the evidence does not support the claim that human-to-human transmission of hantavirus infection occurs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FprKpjiWTzM

There's been an increase in hantavirus cases connected to an outbreak that began on a cruise ship. Meanwhile, passengers onboard are now quarantining, as hea...

05/14/2026

We are seeking a donation of dive fins for underserved youth this summer. Anyone have a source? Thank you Proshot and tidal sports for their donation of 25 masks and snorkels!

05/14/2026

Petition asks the US to better hold China accountable for failing to meet basic conservation standards Center for Biological Diversity
https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/could-a-crack-down-on-chinas-shark-conservation-save-a-species/

A petition for US to identify China as failing to meet shark conservation standards could trigger restrictions on Chinese seafood imports.

05/14/2026

Coastal communities and businesses rely on State Coastal Zone Management Programs and the federal funding that supports state coastal management.

The marine and coastal economy contributes more than $432 billion to the U.S. GDP, supporting millions of jobs, driving innovation, and sustaining quality of life in coastal communities.
Sign-on to Urge Congress to Fund Coastal Management Programs

For the second year in a row, Coastal Zone Management Grants were eliminated in the President’s proposed federal budget. In response, CSO is encouraging supporters to sign-on to a statement calling for Coastal Zone Management funding to be maintained. We need to activate as much support as we can ...

05/12/2026

Download a free shark science sheet under our education tab Shark Stewards website. We are still seeing dead sharks in the Bay- we lost one last Friday.