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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
2020-03 update on Thursday 10th December

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Nearly one-third of sharks and rays are updated on IUCN Red List
IUCN Shark Specialist Group nears the end of Global Shark Trends project.
 
10th December 2020. Embargoed until 2 pm Central European Time


A list of 422 shark, ray, and skate assessments that were published as part of the 2020-03 update is provided here. This includes many species from deep-sea, the Falklands, the Northeast Atlantic, the Southwest Atlantic, the North Pacific, the Southeast Pacific, and Southeast Asia. These assessments are an output of the SSG’s Global Shark Trends Project.  

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to these assessments.

Here are images and credits for use.
Credit NEFSC/NOAA - Barndoor Skate Dipturus laevis
Credit NEFSC/NOAA - Barndoor Skate Dipturus laevis
Credit Dave Kulka - Barndoor Skate Dipturus laevis
Credit James Sulikowski - Barndoor Skate Dipturus laevis
Credit James Sulikowski - Barndoor Skate Dipturus laevis
Credit Lindsay Marshall (stickfigurefish.com.au) Lost Shark Carcharhinus obseletus.

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