Data shows that while retention bans are a positive first step, they alone won’t be sufficient to stop the ongoing decline.
Research shows that catch-and-release policies aren’t enough to slow the trend In a nutshell Catch-and-release policies help but aren’t enough. While retention bans reduce shark deaths, many species ...
Currently, 17 species of oceanic sharks are protected by retention bans, policies that require fishermen to release any ...
Researchers urge stronger protections like fishing limits and habitat conservation to prevent further decline in shark ...