Sharks

Reds secure bonus point in romp past Sharks

11 May 2013

The Queensland Reds capitalised on a brilliant first half to coast to a 32-17 win over the Sharks in their Super 15 rugby match in Brisbane yesterday. The Reds shrugged off the absence of injured...

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It's hammer time: video of hammerhead sharks, manta rays and other species protected under CITES

14 Mar 2013

One small step for mankind, and a great big one for the world's oceans this week in Bangkok. The Daily Matter brings you a look at some of the creatures now under protection, and a quick primer on...

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Sharks invade Florida coast in annual migration

9 Mar 2013

Florida's popular Spring Break resorts have attracted some extra visitors to the beach this year - thousands of blacktip and spinner sharks on their annual migration north.

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South African court convicts fisherman for killing great white shark

6 Feb 2013

The landmark decision was lauded by conservationists, who said they hoped the move would help dissuade others from hunting the protected species.

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Shark brains could hold key to attacks, says study

4 Nov 2012

Shark brains have been found to share several features with those of humans, a discovery which Australian researchers believe could be crucial to developing "repellents" for the killer great white...

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Sharks that stray close to Australian beaches to be killed

28 Sep 2012

Great white sharks that stray too close to beaches on Australia's west coast will be caught and killed under a new government plan in response to an unprecedented spate of fatalities.

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Opinion

Tom Holland

Attempts to diversify China's reserves have been a disaster

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Howard Winn

China is like the EU; provinces are its member states

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Letters to the Editor, August 27, 2012

Science degree offers limited job options

Press reports pointed out that the visit of Chinese astronauts to Hong Kong earlier this month had inspired youngsters to look at science, not just...

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Sharks dying to go into fisherman's nets, says mainland aquatics product rep

China's aquatics product industry is taking on ex-basketball star Yao Ming in defence of the trade in shark fins.

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No more shark fin is good news

I've just read that the mainland is planning to ban shark's fin soup from being served at official banquets. While many people believe the dish is a symbol of wealth, it requires the killing of...

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Huge shark is spotted in Hong Kong

Twelve beaches in Hong Kong were closed after a large shark was seen near Lamma Island last week.

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Some fin really special

Twelve beaches across Hong Kong were closed last week after bathers spotted the black fin of a suspected whale shark slicing through the water.

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Shark-fin banquet ban needs support

Changing traditions is not easy. It is even more difficult when substantial economic interests are involved. The battle to curb consumption of shark fin on the mainland is a case in point.

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