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The Angel Shark, aka Sand Devil, Lurks on the Ocean FloorAngel sharks, resembling rays more than typical sharks, have flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins that help them camouflage themselves on the ocean floor. They use ambush tactics to capture ...
Nearly one-third of sharks are threatened with extinction, mostly due to fishing. While mandated releases are helpful, ...
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Sharks in peril: Industrial fishing pushes one-third of species toward extinctionCurrently, 17 species of oceanic sharks are protected by retention bans, policies that require fishermen to release any ...
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Nicolas Tomasi has never laid eyes on it. He has worked these waters for ...
Researchers urge stronger protections like fishing limits and habitat conservation to prevent further decline in shark ...
The first documented stranding of an Angel shark offered a unique opportunity to wildlife biologists to study this endangered fish. Three mature applicants speak about what attracted them to a ...
Bans are most likely to benefit species with faster reproductive rates—like blue sharks, bonnetheads and angel sharks—because their populations tend to recover faster. The blue shark is ...
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