What is being done to save GREY nurse sharks?
In a blow to the critically endangered grey nurse shark, the NSW Government has announced one of its critical habitats will be opened up to fishing in the Bateman’s Bay Marine Park on the South Coast. Humane Society International’s scientific nomination secured the species its critically endangered protection.
Why should we protect the grey nurse shark?
Grey nurse shark is an Aussie battler Their aggregating behavior made them easy targets, which eventually led to a major population decline. By 1984 they were deemed on the brink of extinction in NSW, and declared critically endangered – the first shark to be granted protected status in the world.
Are nurse sharks protected?
The Grey Nurse shark was the first shark to be declared a protected species, but they’re still facing extinction.
Are GREY nurse sharks critically endangered?
The grey nurse shark is one of the most critically endangered shark species and believed to be the first protected shark in the world. In 1996 the species was listed globally ‘vulnerable’ by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and declared ‘vulnerable’ in Commonwealth waters of Australia.
What is the life cycle of a GREY nurse shark?
They can live about forty years in the wild but tend to only live approximately fifteen years in captivity. The limits to their litter size, breeding frequency, time to maturity, and life span have contributed to their dwindling populations. Baby grey nurse sharks are already pretty deadly and clearly carnivorous.
How long does a GREY nurse shark live?
between 30 and 40 years
According to https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threatened-species/endangered/endangered-animals/grey_nurse_shark.html , “grey nurse sharks are thought to live for between 30 and 40 years, grow to about 3.2m in length and are relatively slow to mature.”
Is it illegal to kill a nurse shark in Florida?
“You’re not allowed to kill or land hammerhead sharks within Florida waters, but if you catch one in federal waters nearby you are allowed to land it in a Florida port.” Gallagher was the lead author of a 2014 shark-tagging study in which 28 tiger sharks and 28 hammerheads were caught and released.
Where is the GREY nurse shark found?
Grey nurse sharks tend to live in shallow inshore waters. There are a number of key habitat sites along the coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland. These sites tend to have sandy-bottomed gutters or rocky caves and are close to inshore rocky reefs or islands.
Is killing sharks legal in Florida?
Shark finning is the barbaric practice of slicing fins off live sharks, leaving them to die at sea and selling their fins for profit. It is illegal in Florida and in federal waters, but a loophole exists the size of the Atlantic Ocean.
What to do if you catch a shark?
Use a hook remover for throat hooked sharks. If the shark has swallowed the hook, do not attempt to pull it out – this will cause serious damage and compromise the survival of the shark. Cut the line as close to the hook as possible if you are unable to remove the hook.
Is it legal to kill a bull shark?
According to WBBH-TV, which cited the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it is considered legal to shoot at a shark that has been fished in federal waters.
