Back Boning Costa Rica

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Costa Rica was one of the leading shark fin exporters until they placed a ban on shark finning in 2012. Now, Costa Rican fisherman are using a new technique, called "back-boning", to try and skirt the countrys' ban on shark finning which requires sharks to be brought ashore with their fins still attached to their spinal column.

Western Australia Shark Culls Update: Federal Govt Calls for Assessment

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Australia's Federal Government called for a full environmental assessment of the Western Australian Government's shark cull.

New Zealand to Require Permits for White Shark Tourism

On Friday, February 28th, New Zealand's Conservation Minister, Dr. Nick Smith, announced that tourism businesses viewing great white sharks will be required to have a permit.