Governments Ban Shark Fin Trade, Protect 70 Species

Governments take significant action to protect over seventy shark and ray species, banning trade in oceanic whitetip sharks, manta and devil rays, and whale sharks. New measures aim to curb unsustainable trade, with strengthened regulations for gulper, smoothhound, and tope sharks. Over thirty-seven percent of shark and ray species are threatened, with over one hundred million killed annually. Zero annual export quotas implemented for several species of guitarfishes and wedgefishes, marking a crucial step in shark and ray conservation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.