A combined study involving scientists and the general public has revealed that numbers of the whale shark - the world's largest fish – are holding steady, and there's some evidence that they may even be increasing in one of its vital habitats.

Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 376, which bans the sale and possession of shark fins in California. 10/7/2011

Marshall Islands government creates the world's largest shark sanctuary

The Save Our Seas Foundation has published an excellent report by Scott Anderson on the salmon shark (Lamna ditropis)...

Researchers report that squalamine—an antibiotic isolated from dogfish sharks—is also active against a broad spectrum of human viral pathogens

In an effort to encourage tourism and conserve falling shark numbers, Eastern Malaysian state, Sabah, plans to stop shark hunting

Three and a half years ago, when it became evident that reckless commercial fishermen were killing tiger sharks in the Aliwal Shoal MPA openly, I would say: Yes, near threatened, to use the classification of CITES.

British Columbia fishery offers glimmer of hope for globally overfished shark populations.

Great white sharks could be occasional visitors to waters around the British Isles, according to an expert.

The Save Our Seas Foundation has reported on some very interesting migration data on bull sharks from the Breede River in South Africa to Mozambique - some 2000 km!