Shark populations are declining despite efforts to protect them, with over 80 million killed annually for their fins.
Protective regulations against shark finning have had unintended consequences, leading to a market for shark meat.
Smaller sharks, including juveniles, are now being caught more frequently. (Trending: Trump Defies Court And Delivers Closing Argument At Civil Fraud Trial)
The decline in large sharks has led to a shift in fishing methods, impacting the marine ecosystem.
One in three shark species is threatened with extinction.
While some nations have implemented fishing prohibitions and sanctuaries, more targeted efforts are needed to reduce shark mortality and protect these crucial ocean predators.
“Anti-finning measures were not the silver bullet we hoped for,” study author Laurenne Schiller said.
“Sharks have spent over 99% of their time on Earth in an ocean without humans, so in many ways, they were not prepared for us and the impacts of fishing.”
“When we lose these species, it can throw off the balance of the marine ecosystem”, she added.
“We need to take a more targeted approach to reducing shark mortality,” Schiller said.
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