: Overfishing remains the most severe threat, driven by high demand for shark meat and fins. It is estimated that up to 100 million sharks are caught globally each year.
Organizations like OCEARCH use satellite and acoustic tagging to track shark movements in high definition, helping scientists understand migratory routes and biological needs.
: Unintentional capture in nets meant for other species is a leading cause of population decline. Habitat and Behavioral Research
The state of global shark populations remains critical. Research indicates that the worldwide population of sharks and rays has declined by 71% over the last 50 years.
Shark Watershd Apr 2026
: Overfishing remains the most severe threat, driven by high demand for shark meat and fins. It is estimated that up to 100 million sharks are caught globally each year.
Organizations like OCEARCH use satellite and acoustic tagging to track shark movements in high definition, helping scientists understand migratory routes and biological needs. Shark WatersHD
: Unintentional capture in nets meant for other species is a leading cause of population decline. Habitat and Behavioral Research : Overfishing remains the most severe threat, driven
The state of global shark populations remains critical. Research indicates that the worldwide population of sharks and rays has declined by 71% over the last 50 years. Shark WatersHD