UCN: 390+ Shark and Ray Species Threatened by Overfishing

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As indicated by IUCN, one-third of shark, ray, and chimaera species are threatened with extinction, an urgent crisis in marine conservation.

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There is a growing crisis for our oceans' biodiversity: this is revealed in the most comprehensive report, prepared by 353 experts from 115 countries.

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The threatened categories are 391 species with 90 critically endangered, 121 endangered, and 180 vulnerable species.

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The rays are the most threatened with 41% of 611 species threatened, which is a very worrying number for these vital marine animals.

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The global demand for shark meat has doubled and is now valued 1.7 times higher than the fin trade, thus increasing overfishing pressures.

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The largest contributors to global shark fishing are Indonesia, Spain, India, Mexico, and the USA, which worsens the situation.

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The biggest threat to the species is overfishing, directly targeted for 26%, and most as bycatch in unregulated fisheries.

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Canada, USA, and Australia are giving good indications of sustainable fishing, but more needs to be done.

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Immediate, decisive action is required to reverse the trend and ensure the survival of these vital marine species.

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