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New Feature Film Tackles Western Trade in Toxic Sharks – Watch the Trailer
“Sharks: In Deep Water is a film to change things,” explains Producer Matt Brierley. The film’s global online premiere is 8th Nov 2022 and tickets can be obtained through www.sharksindeepwater.com...
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“Hell of a Fright”– Shark Stuns Crew by Jumping Aboard Boat in New Zealand
In all my years on the water, I have never had something land unexpectedly on my deck. Unless you count a frisbee, or the occasional tipsy neighbor who saunters over uninvited from the dock party. I...
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Nurse Shark with Rare Skin Pigmentation Recorded in Honduras
One of the defining features of nurse sharks is a brown coloration that is present over their entire body. However, on March 22, 2022, recreational divers in Utila, Honduras stumbled upon a unique...
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PADI Helps Secure Much-Needed Protection for Sharks at CITES
Scuba divers rally to protect an unprecedented 60 threatened species PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is celebrating a major win today in their fight to save sharks. At the 19th...
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The Big Shark Pledge: Shark Trust’s New Campaign Kicks Off with a Call for...
With the ink still drying on last week’s landmark listing of nearly 100 species of sharks on Appendix II of CITES, the Shark Trust insists that this is not the time for shark conservation to take a...
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Petition to Stop Shark Being Sold Under Misleading Names in the UK
Defra’s Commercial Designations of Fish allows 46 shark species to be sold under 6 generic names in UK chippies and fishmongers (e.g. Rock Salmon). These include Critically Endangered sharks. We ask...
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Sea Shepherd 2022 Year in Review
Sea Shepherd thanks you for your support in 2022. Our supporters fund every aspect of our campaigns, from the engines and bridge to the vegan crew meals and the technology required to detect illegal...
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Cristina Zenato, In Her Own Words
“”It has been quite some time since I introduced myself, and as I have had several new connections, here is a summary of my work, passion, and last 29-year career. I have been a professional diver...
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Shark Trust Calls for Global Shark Citizen Scientists
Never let a shark sighting go to waste The Shark Trust has launched a new smartphone app that makes it simple for everyone to get involved in shark science and conservation. The new app brings...
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VIDEO: We Are The Shark Trust
Here at The Scuba News, we are always happy to support and raise awareness to the great work being undertaken by The Shark Trust. Check out this great video out more about who they are and how you can...
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Boycott Upcoming Shark Tournaments
Photo Credit: Shark Research Institute Despite the science, shark tournaments are scheduled on the east coast of the USA. At these tournaments, the sharks are fished for prize money and bragging...
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Sea Shepherd Featured in New Shark Conservation Documentary “Fin”– Watch the...
11,000 sharks are killed every hour worldwide! The urgent predicament of sharks around the world is brought to light in a striking new documentary from director Eli Roth and executive producers...
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Sharks of the Sea of Cortés: A Lost Treasure?
Just 30 years ago, dense, swirling schools of hammerheads and giant manta rays made the Sea of Cortés – El Golfo de California – a global diving mecca, and created the city of La Paz’ flourishing...
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Playing with Sharks – Official Trailer
She loves what we fear. Start streaming Playing With Sharks from @NatGeo, an Original Documentary, July 23 on @DisneyPlus Related: Book: Valerie Taylor – Trailblazing Ocean Conservationist,...
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“National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey,” written by Dr. Sylvia Earle
This November, a new National Geographic book titled “National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey,” written by Dr. Sylvia Earle, will be released. In this vividly illustrated overview of the life...
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Petition to Provide Legal Protection for Basking Sharks in Ireland
Support the recent Wildlife (Amendment No.1) Bill 2021 to amend Section 23 of the Wildlife Act to include the Basking Shark, in the Fifth Schedule of the Act. This will give Basking Sharks legal...
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20 Fun Facts about Sharks
Whether you love sharks or not, there is no denying these incredible animals are awesome! Gather your family, test your knowledge, have some fun and find out where you can go diving with sharks. Read...
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Shark-Filled Bundles of Fun for all the Family this Summer
Need some inspiration on what to do with the kids this summer holiday? Got shark-mad people at home that are eager for activities and challenges? Grab an activity bundle this summer and have fun as...
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Why Shark Conservation is Crucial
Alarmingly, 71% of the world’s shark population has declined over the years. What’s more is that out of the 520 shark species in the world, a quarter of them are endangered! These figures are...
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Sharks4Kids Presents: Shark Science
Photo Credit: Sharks4Kids Sharks4Kids are excited to share our newest FREE educational packet. We’ve teamed up with artist Sharktopia to bring shark science to life for your classroom or home learning...
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Sharktoberfest 2021 Streaming Live
Join us for an online celebration of sharks to raise awareness of the importance of elasmobranchs in our marine ecosystem, coinciding with the arrival of white sharks to the San Francisco area to feed...
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Mexico and Sea Shepherd Partner to Save Vaquita Porpoise
Sea Shepherd has entered into a new agreement with Mexico’s Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, the Secretariat of the Navy, the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, the...
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Gone Diving: My Adventures Above and Below the Waves
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a SCUBA Diving Instructor? Is it really as glamorous as they make it out to be? Do they get to live out their fantasies? Follow the author as he...
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TOP 5 Bizarre Bull Shark Sightings
Bull sharks can be found roaming the shallow warm waters of all the world’s oceans, particularly the tropical coasts. But you will be amazed at some of the places they have been spotted! @Wikimedia...
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Halifax, Nova Scotia’s, Great White Shark
While diving off of Chebucto Head, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Chris Harvey and his dive companion, Michael Schwinghamer, encountered a great white shark sighting this week. The shark made three passes...
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PADI AWARE Foundation’s Campaign Achieves Global Win for Mako Sharks
After nearly three years of collaborative campaigns from ocean advocates around the world, the 51 countries and the European Union have agreed to place an immediate two-year ban on catching and...
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William Winram, at the age of 57, Sets Two CMAS Variable-Weight Freediving...
Photo Credit: Felix Renaud, Reproduced from Facebook William Winram dove in the Red Sea with a weighted sled, as in Luc Besson’s movie Le Grand Bleu. But unlike in the movie he swam back to the...
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The Shark is Broken
In 2017, Ian Shaw, son of Robert Shaw from the classic, Jaws stumbled across a diary written by his Dad. Ian had taken after his farther and explored an acting career and realised that his resemblance...
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“Shark Lady” Marine Biologist Eugenie Clark Immortalized on Stamp
Eugenie Clark, (born 1922) a trailblazing marine biologist who worked tirelessly to change public perception of sharks and preserve marine environments around the world, was honoured on May 4, 2022,...
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Shark Angels World Oceans’ Day Auction 2022 Launches
Shark Angels, a U.S. based non-profit, is thrilled to launch their annual World Oceans Day Auction on June 5th via the global charity auction site, Charity Auctions Today one of the world’s leading...
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We Need YOU to Dive Into The Great Shark Snapshot
The Shark Trust is holding a global shark census between the 24th and 31st July inclusive. Divers around the world are being asked to record all the sharks, skates and rays that they see in that week...
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Sharkfest Premieres July 10, 2022
SharkFest will premiere on National Geographic television on Sunday, July 10 for four weeks. To commemorate SharkFest’s tenth anniversary, the network will air 30 hours of new content and 60 hours of...
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Ban Shark Fin Sales In Florida
Please ask the State of Florida to prohibit the possession, sale, trade, purchase, shipping, barter, exchange, or distribution of shark fins whether still intact as part of a whole or partial shark...
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Two Separate Shark Incidents in Egypt Result in Fatalities
Two separate shark incidents occurred in the Sahl Hasheesh area of the Red Sea on Friday, both of which resulted in fatalities. A 68 year old woman believed to be Austrian but a resident of Egypt was...
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Shark Week Debuts July 24, 2022
Pop the popcorn and enjoy your favourite beverage…..Shark Week is coming to Discovery and Discovery+(stream) on July 24, 2022. This annual event is the height of summer, with hours of programming...
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Shark Trust Great Shark Snapshot Results Are In!
The results are in! Hundreds of divers took part in the first Shark Trust Great Shark Snapshot at the end of July. All around the world, shark and ray survey dives were conducted by individuals, dive...
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A Night in the Depths: Presentation by Jett Britnell
Image by Jett Britnell On October 12th Jett Britnell will be presenting “A Night in the Depths: Sharks, Shipwrecks & Undersea Adventure” at Diving Sports Canada. Diving Sports is a scuba diving,...
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Double Bubble for the Shark Trust
The Shark Trust is excited to announce that for one week only, all donations, large or small, will be doubled in the Big Give Green Match Fund. The Shark Trust is hoping to raise £10k which will be...
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Connecticut Woman Loses Leg In Shark Attack While Scuba Diving in Turks and...
In a harrowing incident that has left the scuba diving community shaken, a Connecticut woman narrowly escaped death but tragically lost her leg during a shark attack in the idyllic waters of Turks and...
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Unveiled: A Fascinating Look into Shark Behavior
Sharks, the majestic creatures of the deep, have long fascinated and intrigued humans with their powerful presence and mysterious nature. Often misunderstood, these magnificent creatures play a...
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Tragic Shark Attack in Hurghada, Egypt Highlights Importance of Ocean Safety
In a tragic incident that unfolded in Hurghada, Egypt, a Russian national lost their life in a shark attack while enjoying the beauty of the Red Sea. The incident serves as a reminder of the...
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Tiger Shark Which Killed Russian Tourist in Egypt to be Embalmed and Put on...
Hurghada, Egypt recently witnessed the embalming process of the Tiger Shark which fatally attacked a Russian tourist in the Red Sea. According to local media reports, the process is being carried out...
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National Geographic Presents Sharkfest 2023
The Must-Sea Event of the Sumer is Back Summer begins on July 2 with 72 hours of Sharkfest programming on National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN2. Sharkfest will...
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Get Ready for Shark Week 2023
Shark Week is back starting Sunday, July 23rd on Discovery. Discovery’s most-anticipated event of the year, SHARK WEEK, returns for its 34th edition with more shock, more jaw, and more “Vitamin Sea”...
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PADI and Blancpain Expand Partnership to Launch Critical Global Shark and Ray...
PADI® (The Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) and Swiss prestige watchmaker, Blancpain are combining resources to work towards saving 30% of the ocean by 2030 – with the two...
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Oceanic 31 – Shark Trust Art Exhibition arrives at Blue Planet Aquarium
The Shark Trust and Blue Planet aquarium teams have been busy installing the Oceanic 31 shark art exhibition which will open to the public on Saturday 26th August and will run until Sunday 1st October...
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Woman Loses Arm During Shark Attack Incident In Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt
The Minister of the Environment, Dr. Yasmin Fouad, has declared a state of emergency in the South Sinai reserves following a shark attack on an Egyptian citizen. In response, Dr. Fouad has ordered the...
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Sharks4Kids Presents: Fin Files
The first video from Sharks4Kids new series, “The Fin Files“ The amazing adaptations of the swell shark, great hammerhead, and pelagic thresher are featured in Shark Super Powers Vol 1. (above) This...
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Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator
Get submerged in the amazing world of sharks! Your expert host, award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman, will show you how―and why―we should protect these mysterious, misunderstood guardians...
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Shark Trust Welcomes Diverse Travel as Corporate Patron
Leading UK-based shark conservation charity, the Shark Trust, is delighted to announce tour operator Diverse Travel as a Corporate Patron. Corporate Patrons provide a valuable boost to the work of The...
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