Luke Warwick
@lukedavid301.bsky.social
Director of Shark and Ray Conservation - Wildlife Conservation Society
For more information see the WCS news release on these proposals here: newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
Coalition of Governments Unites Behind Strict Trade Protections For Shark and Ray Species Freefalling Toward Extinction: Including Iconic Whale Sharks and Manta Rays
Credit: © Steve De Neef. Tubbataha Reefs Expedition Shark Whale sharks are worth more alive than dead. Their global population has dropped by more than 50%. Despite some national protections, illegal ...
newsroom.wcs.org
June 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
For more information see the WCS news release on these proposals here: newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
All of these proposals will be decided on at CITES CoP20 in Uzbekistan, 24 November - 5 December 2025- where stronger CITES action offers a last chance to ensure iconic species such as manta rays and whale sharks thrive in the world’s oceans for generations to come
June 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
All of these proposals will be decided on at CITES CoP20 in Uzbekistan, 24 November - 5 December 2025- where stronger CITES action offers a last chance to ensure iconic species such as manta rays and whale sharks thrive in the world’s oceans for generations to come
Smoothounds are prized for their meat in dishes from fish and chips in Australia to Ceviche in Latin America, with several species in the family already Endangered- this family, that is the core of the global shark meat trade clearly needs CITES sustainability oversight
June 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Smoothounds are prized for their meat in dishes from fish and chips in Australia to Ceviche in Latin America, with several species in the family already Endangered- this family, that is the core of the global shark meat trade clearly needs CITES sustainability oversight
Gulper sharks are traded for their high-value liver oil used in luxury cosmetics, these deepwater species have already suffered declines of over 80% in some regions. With slow reproduction and no trade controls, the CITES Appendix II listing is urgently needed to prevent further overexploitation.
June 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Gulper sharks are traded for their high-value liver oil used in luxury cosmetics, these deepwater species have already suffered declines of over 80% in some regions. With slow reproduction and no trade controls, the CITES Appendix II listing is urgently needed to prevent further overexploitation.
CITES Parties are also looking at other trade threats via AppII proposals that cover large parts of the trade in shark oil and meat trade limiting trade to sustainable levels. The proposals would bring regulation of the shark fin trade under CITES to over 96% of species in trade.
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
CITES Parties are also looking at other trade threats via AppII proposals that cover large parts of the trade in shark oil and meat trade limiting trade to sustainable levels. The proposals would bring regulation of the shark fin trade under CITES to over 96% of species in trade.
All of the stronger trade controls proposed for these threatened sharks and rays can be implemented by Governments all around the world using identification guides for fisheries, customs and enforcement officials that are already freely available: citessharks.org/visual-ident...
Implementation Materials — CITES Sharks and Rays
Identification tools, NDF guidance, and information on genetic testing for CITES-listed sharks and rays.
citessharks.org
June 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
All of the stronger trade controls proposed for these threatened sharks and rays can be implemented by Governments all around the world using identification guides for fisheries, customs and enforcement officials that are already freely available: citessharks.org/visual-ident...
Additional proposals look to protect Wedgefish & Giant Guitarfish-the most threatened families of sharks and rays, with fins commanding the highest price in global shark fin markets. A proposed zero quota will apply a commercial trade ban similar to an App I listing
June 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Additional proposals look to protect Wedgefish & Giant Guitarfish-the most threatened families of sharks and rays, with fins commanding the highest price in global shark fin markets. A proposed zero quota will apply a commercial trade ban similar to an App I listing
A new study released today from Hong Kong shows wedgefish, oceanic whitetip and whale shark fins continue to pour into this global trade hub illegally from all over the world – this stronger action from CITES is needed now: www.bloomassociation.org/en/wp-conten...
June 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A new study released today from Hong Kong shows wedgefish, oceanic whitetip and whale shark fins continue to pour into this global trade hub illegally from all over the world – this stronger action from CITES is needed now: www.bloomassociation.org/en/wp-conten...
Headline proposals are to move Whale and Oceanic Whitetip sharks, and all Manta & Devil Rays on CITES Appendix I - CITES strongest step that will ban all commercial trade in these iconic marine wildlife species -A bold attempt to curb their freefall toward extinction @ #CITESCoP20
June 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Headline proposals are to move Whale and Oceanic Whitetip sharks, and all Manta & Devil Rays on CITES Appendix I - CITES strongest step that will ban all commercial trade in these iconic marine wildlife species -A bold attempt to curb their freefall toward extinction @ #CITESCoP20