Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut ...

Governments agreed to ban or restrict international trade in shark meat, fins and other products for more than 70 species ...

Photographer and an oceanic whitetip shark in Hawaii. DAVID FLEETHAM/GETTY IMAGES The critically endangered oceanic whitetip shark has become the first of more than 70 shark and ray species proposed ...

In the remotest reaches of the North Pacific lies a hidden aquatic wonderland for marine life big and small. Under the ocean's tranquil surface, manta rays play in sun-dappled waters. Vibrant tropical ...

Large, fast and with a powerful bite, at number one meet the fearsome great white shark. Attracting a notorious reputation ...

Noctourism -- touring places at night -- is a unique way to see exciting sights you wouldn't be able to experience during the ...

World-renowned Tubbataha Reef’s superintendent welcomes stronger protection for sharks forged in COP20, but says more needs to be done for the reef’s rich biodiversity. QUANG NIH PROVINCE, Vietnam—The ...

Landmark decisions at CITES CoP20 strengthen international trade regulations for a range of threatened animals. Here are some ...

Sweeping new global trade protections for sharks and rays were just adopted at CITES CoP20 in Samarkand. It is one of the ...

CITES CoP20 has agreed new international trade protections for sharks and rays.Proposals up for consideration for Parties at ...

Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is driving some to the brink of extinction. The ...

(AP) - Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is driving some to the brink of extinction. The ...