California teen feared she was bitten by shark — but it was something far rarer: ‘I’ve never heard of something like this’
A teenage trainee lifeguard thought she was about to be killed by a shark as she completed a swim test — only to find out she ...
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Shark Conservation Act
Shark finning kills an estimated 73 million sharks each year, driven by the demand for shark fin soup. In 2000, President Bill Clinton signed the Shark Finning Prohibition Act, making it unlawful to ...
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Shark Finning
There is a robust global market for shark fins in particular to meet the demand for shark fin soup. Shark fin soup is a popular (and pricey) dish in some East Asian societies, prized as a symbol of ...
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Factbox-How Fatal Boating Incidents, Shark Attacks Cast Shadow on Egypt's Tourism
Factbox-How Fatal Boating Incidents, Shark Attacks Cast Shadow on Egypt's Tourism By Jana Choukeir DUBAI (Reuters) -The Red Sea, renowned for its coral reefs and marine life, is a major hub for ...
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How fatal boating incidents, shark attacks cast shadow on Egypt's tourism
However, a recent series of boating incidents and shark attacks on tourists have raised concerns, with several fatalities reported over the years. Attacks by Islamist militant groups on foreigners ...