New research reveals that despite decades of overfishing, shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic still have relatively high ...

The great hammerhead is threatened by the shark fin trade and bycatch (unwanted fish captured as a byproduct of commercial ...

Hammerhead sharks can hold their breath to survive almost ... That may be why these sharks are more likely to die when they are caught in fishing lines or nets near the surface.

Almost 20 years ago schools of hundreds of hammerhead sharks were seen at the seamount of El Bajo. Since then, the population has seen a decline. Worldwide many tens of millions, possibly over 100 ...

Randall Arauz highlighted what is now being promoted to save the hammerhead shark and that is to avoid fishing them,“what is called as remediation measures, prohibiting it does not work after ...

“They’re being slaughtered for their fins and killed in great numbers by gillnets and other fishing gear. With Endangered Species Act protections, we can ensure the next generation will see these ...