New Caledonia court bans culling of sharks after backlash
Series of shark encounters in French overseas territory located in South Pacific Ocean resulted officials to consider culling
Stay updated with breaking news from Eric Clua. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Series of shark encounters in French overseas territory located in South Pacific Ocean resulted officials to consider culling
Last year there were 57 unprovoked shark bites on humans and experts say these incidents may be increasing due to the impacts of global warming and habitat damage, writes Faiza Saqib
After a string of shark attacks, New Caledonia's government closed Nouméa's beaches for a year. But locals say it has gone too far.
The problem with problem sharks 11 Jan, 2021 01:56 AM 7 minutes to read Some scientists believe a process called "biteprinting" might help identify the few, individual sharks that repeatedly attack people, rather than relying on other more blind methods. Photo / 123RF Some scientists believe a process called "biteprinting" might help identify the few, individual sharks that repeatedly attack people, rather than relying on other more blind methods. Photo / 123RF New York Times By: Jason Nark A marine biologist's ideas for singling out sharks that attack humans have prompted objections from oth...
Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, watch out: there may be a serial killer about.That is the view of a shark expert who wants to create a rogues’ gallery to hunt down