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AI, citizen science combine to help save sharks – Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Virginia Tech. One-third of shark species are at risk of extinction, yet scientists still lack basic data on their habitats, populations, and trends.To solve this, researchers at Virginia Tech, Stanford University, and others are building the world’s largest open database of shark sightings using online photos called sharkPulse. Instead of…

Meat from Endangered Sharks Being Sold in U.S. Stores - Yale E360

Toothless sharks? Ocean acidification could erode predator’s vital weapon, study finds – Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in The Guardian. Sharks without teeth might sound like the stuff of dreams to swimmers and surfers. Now a new study has found that ocean acidification could leave the apex predators without their critical survival weapon. Shark jaws carry several rows of teeth and new ones quickly push forward to replace…

Are shark attacks on the rise in Australia? And what is being done to reduce the risk of fatal interactions? | Sharks | The Guardian

There has been an increase in bites, but not deaths, say experts who praise Smart drumlines, live tracking, drones, high-tech wetsuits and better first aid

Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo releases zebra shark eggs into the wild | The Seattle Times

The eggs are from female Peanut and male Butter at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma. Zebra sharks are considered an endangered species.

Humpback whale and calf trapped in shark nets in Australia

A humpback whale and her young calf were found trapped in shark nets off the coast of Noosa, a popular beach in Queensland, Australia.

Week in wildlife: orphaned owls, a shark threesome and a moose down a well | Environment | The Guardian

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

Is there such a thing as a ‘problem shark’? Plan to catch repeat biters divides scientists | Sharks | The Guardian

Some experts think a few sharks may be responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks. Should they be hunted down?

Urgent action needed as new study reveals grey nurse sharks closer to extinction than once thought - Eco News

Grey Nurse Sharks. Must Credit: Kendall Williams / @KendallRose Humane World for Animals Australia / Australian Marine Conservation Society Key facts: Study utilising cutting-edge genetic technology reveals fewer than 1500 grey nurse sharks remain on Australia’s east coast. Conservation groups call for action from governments as shark nets in NSW and QLD continue to trap […]

OCAq Issues Request for Shark Mural Proposals - Oregon Coast Aquarium

The Marcia H. Randall Foundation has gifted a $500,000 matching grant to OCAq in support of its Marine Wildlife Center. The Foundation has also issued a $500,000 matching challenge grant, bringing the total donation to $1 million once the match is met.