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Doug Simpson reports that oceanic whitetip shark population has dropped by 99 percent since the
1950's and is nearly extinct in the Gulf of Mexico. Features interviews with scientists and related
links.
http://reviewappeal.midsouthnews.com/news.ez?viewStory=18335
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European Basking Shark Identification Project (EBSPIP)
Project creating a catalog of digital identification images and their associated data. Features
background, history, news, and contacts.
http://www.baskingsharks.co.uk/
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Watching Out for Sharks
Article describes the research and conservation efforts of the California Pelagic Shark Tagging
Program. Includes a discussion of population status in California waters.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/12/19/PNGQ83MU1H1.DTL
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Shark Conservation and Ecology Research
Information on DNA forensics and monitoring the fin trade from a project being conducted at the Guy
Harvey Research Institute in Florida. Find information on current activities and how to participate
in the research effort.
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/sharkresearch.html
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BBC Nature: Shark Conservation Links
Discover annotated links to conservation organizations that includes telephone numbers and email
contacts.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/environment/conservationnow/ontheedge/sharks/links.shtml
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Shark Foundation
International organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of endangered species.
Find mission statement, information on lectures, tours and current research projects.
http://www.shark.ch/
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The Basking Shark Society
A charity devoted to ensuring the survival of the species in British waters. Discover information
on research projects and how to participate in the group's activities, as well as biological facts
on the species.
http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/shark/intro.html
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BBC News: Increase in Shark Sightings
Article provides information on research from the Marine Conservation Society suggesting that
basking shark populations may be beginning to recover in British waters.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/3189903.stm
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The Shark Trust
Organization dedicated to the conservation of species in general, including rays and skates. Find
news, photos, information on joining and making donations.
http://www.sharktrust.org/
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Conservation Pays Off
Article by Greg C. Bruno describes a commercial venture where tourists participate in a tag and
release program off the coast of Cedar Key, Florida that has received praise from scientists.
http://gainesvillesun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030620/LOCAL/2062003
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Sharktagger.com
Find information on the California Pelagic Shark Tagging Program. Features mission statement,
message boards, image gallery, and studies.
http://www.sharktagger.com/
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Sharkkbait's Shark Conservation and Home Page
Essay dispels common myths and misconceptions about attacks. Also discusses the role the predator
plays in maintaining balance in ecosystems.
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/sharkkbaitswaters/
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Shark Friends
Dedicated to dispelling myths about the species. Offers articles on finning, attacks and
prevention, photos, and guestbook.
http://www.sharkfriends.com/
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Shark Conservation Program: Sharks in Peril
Find news and information on conservation projects being conducted by Wild Aid. Includes links,
brochures and reports.
http://www.wildaid.org/Sharks/index.html
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Recovery Plan for the Grey Nurse Shark in Australia
Report published by Environment Australia discusses population status and the social and economic
impacts of the species being placed under government protection. Includes a biological description
of the species, information on threats and a discussion of legislative measures.
http://ea.gov.au/coasts/species/sharks/greynurse/plan/index.html
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Ocean Conservancy : Sharks and Skates
Report describes threats to species and population status. Includes information on protection and
management programs sponsored by this organization.
http://www.oceanconservancy.org/dynamic/issues/fish/sharks/sharks.htm
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Dusky Shark Threats
Report produced by the US National Marine Fisheries Service describes how unregulated commercial
and recreational fishing could drive the species towards extinction. Features a short history of
recent impacts on the species and how the decline in abundance is related to the demand for fins
for soup in Asia.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/species/fish/Dusky_shark3.html
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The IUCN/SSC Shark Specialist Group
Information about sharks and the threats to shark populations.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Organizations/SSG/SSG.htm
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Bite-Back
Information about the species and the threats to their survival imposed by consumer demands.
Discover news, information and links.
http://www.bite-back.com
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Shark Specialist Group
Part of the Species Survival Commission of the IUCN.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Organizations/SSG/SSGDefault.html
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Sharks
Details on the status, conservation, and management of sharks, in particular grey nurse and great
white sharks, in Australian waters.
http://www.environment.gov.au/marine/species/sharks/index.htm
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