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Shark Advocates International Non-profit initiative dedicated to conserving some of the ocean's most vulnerable, valuable and neglected animals--the sharks and closely related rays.

Shark Advocates International (SAI) is dedicated to conserving some of the ocean's most vulnerable, valuable, and neglected animals - the sharks. With the benefit of nearly two decades of achievement on the front lines of shark fishing and trade debates, SAI provides leadership in advancing science-based national and international policies to protect endangered species of sharks (and closely related rays), limit fishing and trade, and strengthen bans on “finning” (slicing off a shark’s fins and discarding the body at sea). SAI works nimbly and efficiently in the toughest policy arenas, defending existing safeguards, and promoting the next most significant and urgently needed measures. Driven by a deep commitment to speaking up for the sharks, we specialize in building support for common conservation goals among diverse stakeholders (including other conservation groups, scientists, diving associations, animal welfare organizations, and fishermen) and appealing to governments on behalf of coalitions. With a premium on accuracy and perseverance, SAI works to both communicate the plight of sharks, and to channel the resulting public concern into concrete, long-lasting conservation action.

08/29/2026

An oceanic manta ray, the world’s largest ray species, was spotted feeding near Jones Beach State Park in a rare Long Island sighting.

08/28/2026

Matt Deakin's drone photo of a green sawfish in the Pilbara wins the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

08/26/2026

A marine species that produces just one pup a year is at the center of a growing battle over Florida fishing rules.

08/26/2026

Florida officials weigh cownose ray harvest rules as scientists, fishers clash over bait use, one pup/year, no stock data.

08/10/2026

A century's worth of sawfish rostra tucked away in museums and private collections has revealed something we couldn't see by counting animals alone: the world's largetooth sawfish have lost a remarkable amount of their genetic diversity.

08/07/2026
After boarding 30 Pacific fishing vessels from all over the world, Canadian enforcement officials report evidence of num...
08/07/2026

After boarding 30 Pacific fishing vessels from all over the world, Canadian enforcement officials report evidence of numerous violations, including using dolphins as bait for sharks that were then finned. Information on the ships and associated countries is being withheld until investigations are complete.

The operation included officers with the DFO, the Canadian Coast Guard and a handful of international partners and they told Global News they found numerous fishing violations.

Florida: Last summer’s collection of a giant manta ray for an Abu Dhabi aquarium prompted thousands of objections from c...
08/07/2026

Florida: Last summer’s collection of a giant manta ray for an Abu Dhabi aquarium prompted thousands of objections from concerned citizens and, in turn, local lawmakers. As a result, new state rules now ban transport of giant manta rays to facilities outside the U.S. and allow for public comment in the collection license application process.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It’s a controversy many people along the Gulf remember well, all caught on camera last summer. The capture of a giant manta ray off Panama City Beach drew crit…

08/05/2026

Wounds on dead 14-foot hammerhead shark found on NC beach indicate it had been caught by fishing gear, but cause of death remains a mystery, experts say.

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1320 19th Street NW, Fl 5TH
Washington D.C., DC
20036

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+12028878996

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