Monthly Archives: April 2011

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014913651_aporxgrsharkfinban1stldwritethru.html 29 April 2011 The Oregon House on Friday unanimously passed a bill that would ban the sale of shark fins used in a traditional Chinese soup.

http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/environment/possible-whale-shark-spotted-by-bay-divers/2146273.aspx 29 April 2011 THE world’s biggest fish, the endangered whale shark, has reportedly been spotted in Botany Bay. Three instructors from Ramsgate diving school Abyss Scuba Diving — Carl Fallon, Rachael Fallon and Kristy Dean — said they spotted the … Continue reading →

http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county/ci_17955759?source=rss&nclick_check=1 28 April 2011 Most folks run from sharks. Sean Van Sommeran runs to them. Since 1990, Van Sommeran has headed the Santa Cruz-based Pelagic Shark Research Foundation, a small but zealous band of dedicated shark lovers who strive to ensure … Continue reading →

http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/story/2011/04/28/sharks-found-with-fins-removed-moffat-beach/ 28 April 2011 A MOFFAT Beach resident was upset to discover two metre-long sharks with their tails and fins removed on the banks of Tooway Creek at Moffat Beach earlier this week.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-04/sbu-sct042611.php 27 April 2011 STONY BROOK, NY, April 27, 2011–An international team of scientists, led by the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University, has used DNA to determine that groups of dusky sharks (Carcharhinus obscurus) and copper … Continue reading →

http://gothamist.com/2011/04/27/shark_fin_soup_served_at_over_55_ny.php 27 April 2011 The Humane Society tells us that, by their count, the controversial shark fin soup is on the menu in at least 55 restaurants in NYC. But one restaurant that used to belong to their ranks, Shun Lee West, has … Continue reading →

http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=430710&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16 26 April 2011 “Qatar stands out as a hot spot for whale sharks in this region with large aggregations being spotted offshore on an annual basis,” British scholar David Henderson, who recently signed an agreement with the Ministry of … Continue reading →

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/25/business/energy-environment/25green.html?_r=1 24 April 2011 HONG KONG — Few things epitomize the burgeoning affluence and consumerism of the swelling middle class in mainland China as well as the soaring sales of luxury handbags, cars, and shark fin soup. Yes, shark fin … Continue reading →

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_659597.html 21 April 2011 MANILA – AN ENDANGERED whale shark has been found dead hours after an attempt was made to guide the stranded animal to deeper waters in a Philippine bay.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/21/11/dead-whale-shark-found-camarines-sur 21 April 2011 CAMARINES SUR – Fishermen found a dead whale shark or “butanding” in Cabusao, Camarines Sur on Thursday. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) later confirmed the whale shark was the same one that was rescued … Continue reading →