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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group
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The IUCN SSC Shark Specialsit Group was established in 1991 to respond to growing awareness and concern of the severe impact of fisheries on shark, ray, and chimaera populations around the world.
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Big news from the ISRA project!

We’re preparing for one of our largest workshops yet, combining two ISRA regions — the North American Pacific and North American and Caribbean Atlantic — as the 11th and 12th regions in our global effort to map critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras.
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Bay of Angels in Ireland!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/
and see the compendium: doi.org/10.59216/ssg...

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine #biodiversity
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Yesterday was International Basking Shark Day, belated celebrations from the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group!

© IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group and Eloisa Pinheiro
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Belle-Île & Loire Estuary in France!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/
and see the compendium: doi.org/10.59216/ssg...

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine #biodiversity
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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FINAL DEADLINE | 15 NOVEMBER 2025

Reminder that abstract submissions for Sharks International 2026 (SI2026) are still open for 2 more weeks!

The IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group will be hosting the session: “Leveraging Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) for Policy Action.”
November 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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FINAL DEADLINE | 15 NOVEMBER 2025

Reminder that abstract submissions for Sharks International 2026 are still open for 2 weeks!

In Sri Lanka, the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group will be hosting the session:
“Advancing Area-Based Management for Chondrichthyans: Challenges and Opportunities.”
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Happy International Ghost Shark Day from the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group!

Most ghost sharks (chimaeras) live primarily in deep, dark waters (>200 m) around the world. There is still limited information on many of these species but it doesn't mean that they should be overlooked in conservation.
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Today is the first day of the European Elasmobranch Association 2025 (EEA 2025) annual 3-day conference in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This year's theme is “Tomorrow’s World; The next chapter in Elasmobranch science and conservation.”
October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Sal Rei Bay in Cabo Verde!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/
and see the compendium: doi.org/10.59216/ssg...

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine #biodiversity
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the transboundary area: Normano-Breton Gulf!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/
and see the compendium: doi.org/10.59216/ssg...

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine #biodiversity
October 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is Hythe in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Dutch Delta in The Netherlands!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Happy International Sawfish Day from the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group!

© IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group and Eloisa Pinheiro
#IntlSawfishDay #shark #ray #chimaera #marine #conservation #biodiversity
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Bohuslän in Sweden!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Abades-El Porís in the Canary Islands, Spain!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
October 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has just been updated and now includes assessments of 1,266 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras.
October 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Today the IUCN World Conservation Congress commenced in Abu Dhabi!

Lasting from 9–15 October, this conference occurs every 4 years. It is the largest meeting worldwide gathering over 10,000 people from over 160 countries.
October 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Research led by the University of Exeter @exetermarine.bsky.social has helped secure Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) status for the Isles of Scilly archipelago! 👇🦈🌊
October 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Azores in Portugal!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Today’s featured Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) is the Achill Island in Ireland!

Learn more about the ISRA project: sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #conservation #marine
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Get ready as we countdown towards Sharks International 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka from May 4–8, 2026.

See here: www.iucnssg.org/shark-news.h... or view here: 78c70730.flowpaper.com/IUCNSSCSSGSh...

#shark #ray #chimaera #newsletter #SI2026 #conference #marine #conservation @sharks-int.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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In the Philippines, there are 10 designated ISRAs.
Swipe left to learn more about the shark and ray species in these individual sites.

© Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #ISRAlOPH #SharksPH #ConservePHsharks #sharkada
October 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Read our newest issue for new stories on shark, ray, and chimaera conservation at the regional level.

See here: www.iucnssg.org/shark-news.h... or view here: 78c70730.flowpaper.com/IUCNSSCSSGSh...

#shark #ray #chimaera #news #marine #conservation
October 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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We join the world in mourning the passing of Jane Goodall — visionary ethologist, devoted IUCN member, and tireless advocate for nature. We honour and celebrate her extraordinary life and legacy.

#RememberingJane

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IUCN pays tribute to Jane Goodall
IUCN joins the global community in mourning the loss of Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and dedicated IUCN member, and celebrates her extraordinary life.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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OPEN CALL | Session at Sharks International 2026 (SI2026) 🦈

Abstract submissions for SI2026 are officially open! The IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group is thrilled to host the session:
“Leveraging Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) for Policy Action.”
October 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM