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To contribute to the worldwide conservation of the Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias. To increase public awareness, dispel the myths about the great white shark and provide some hope for the species survival.
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The White Shark Conservation Trust has been established to promote awareness of the need to conserve and protect the white shark, Carcharodon carcharias and to educate the public about the animal. This action was triggered by a personal desire of one of the Trustees who decided he could no longer remain an armchair environmentalist. The realisation of the absolute fragility of these creatures was brought home to Bruce Goorney on a life changing expedition to see the sharks first hand at the Neptune Islands in the Spencer Gulf, South Australia in January 2008.
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An international research team discovered the first fossil nursery area of the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias in Chile. This discovery provides a better understanding of the evolutionary success of the largest top predator in today's oceans in the past and could contribute to the protecti...If you are outraged following Hong Kong’s latest 26 ton shark fin seizure --- Fins from 80% of the 38 500 sharks killed came from endangered species, there’s now a petition demanding Hong Kong officials hold those responsible with more than a slap on the wrist.
The call to action reads “The good news is that this particular crime carries a fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years. We need to demand anyone involved in this horrible act gets that punishment. Please sign on to demand justice for all these poor sharks!”
With 100 million sharks killed for the shark fin trade every year, a shark fin seizure like this is just the tip of the iceberg. Click here to sign the petition!
www.thepetitionsite.com/en-ca/550/634/764/?TAP=1732
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We cannot stress stronger our view the nets need to be removed. They do nothing but trap and kill non target species and marine mammals. Queensland fisheries also set drum lines and it is these that kill their ‘target’ species of shark they consider a threat to swimmers. We do not condone either the nets or drum lines, but removing the nets is a step in the right direction.
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-21/django-avoids-fine-over-baby-whale-rescue/12272124
Django the rescuer of the baby humpback whale from shark nets avoids fine
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A recreational diver hailed a hero on social media for freeing a whale trapped in shark nets off the Gold Coast will not be fined for his efforts.Looks like someone has seen sense in the Queensland legal system- or is it simply media pressure?... either way, we are glad of this outcome, though in all seriousness, this facade should never have occurred.
www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-whale-rescuer-django-escapes-fine-but-receives-official-warn...
Django the whale rescuer to donate fine funds to marine group
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Gold Coast whale rescuer 'Django' to donate fine fund to conservation groupBy Luke Cooper • Producer5:14pm May 21, 2020 Tweet Facebook Mail A Gold Coast man who escaped a hefty fine for freeing a baby whale calf from shark netting has pledged to give tens of thousands in crowdfunding donations to ...news.mongabay.com/2020/05/chinese-boat-that-dumped-indonesian-crews-at-sea-was-also-shark-finning...
Chinese boat that dumped Indonesian crews at sea was also shark-finning: Reports
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A Chinese fishing company under scrutiny for the deadly labor abuses of its Indonesian boat crews was likely also engaged in illegal fishing, conservationists say.Jakarta has demanded answers for the slavery-like conditions under which the crew members worked on board a tuna boat belonging to the Da...
Sharks in NZ Maori Culture
Many Kiwis are unaware of the cultural significance of the white shark to the Maori people.
Why Save Sharks
So why the need to protect them, or any other shark? The need to be eco friendly, the desire to protect our planet this is something that is being increasingly embraced across the globe.
How You Can Help
Sometimes it seems like theres a rising tide of apathy and we as individuals are powerless to stop it. This is not true there are so many things we can do, little things can send a powerful message.
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