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New Global Report Identifies Critical Habitats for Migratory Sharks and Rays

14/1/2026

 
PRESS RELEASE | 14 January 2026
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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group unveils the first-ever coordinated global map of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) for CMS-listed sharks and rays

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124 Important Shark and Ray Areas Identified Across the European Atlantic

23/9/2025

 
PRESS RELEASE | 23 September 2025
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​Major step forward for threatened species conservation in Northern Europe.

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Critical Habitats for Sharks and Rays Identified Across South America’s Atlantic and Inland Waters

6/5/2025

 
PRESS RELEASE | 6 May 2025
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Results of five-day workshop on Important Shark and Ray Areas final with 102 areas identified across the region.
Available in ENG, ESP, POR

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A third of sharks, rays and chimaeras are threatened with extinction, as new report narrows in on solutions

2/12/2024

 
PRESS RELEASE | December 02, 2024
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report, Global Status of Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras, that highlights new knowledge compiled by 353 experts from 115 countries and stresses the urgent need to address overfishing and bycatch in all countries.
Regional press releases available for: International, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America

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Important Shark and Ray Areas delineated in the New Zealand and Pacific Islands region

25/9/2024

 
PRESS RELEASE | September 25, 2024
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"Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters"
​A recent assessment using the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species indicated that more than one-third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras are threatened with extinction.  

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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
    • Sponsors
    • Visual Identity and Brand Guide
    • Annual Reports
    • Membership | TOR
    • FAQ
  • Members
    • Who We Are >
      • Our Team
      • Our Members
      • Our History
    • Where We Work >
      • North America
      • Central America and the Caribbean
      • South America
      • Northern Europe
      • Mediterranean
      • Africa
      • Indian Ocean
      • ​Asia
      • Oceania
    • What We Do >
      • Aquarium Working Group
      • Assess Working Group
      • Bycatch Working Group
      • Communication Working Group
      • Deepwater Chondrichthyans Working Group
      • Human Dimensions Working Group
      • Integrative Taxonomy Working Group
      • Marine Historical Ecology Working Group
  • Resources
    • Shark News >
      • Shark News | Submission Guidelines
    • Shark News Legacy
    • Important Shark and Ray Areas >
      • ISRA Scientific Publications
    • Publications >
      • 2024 Global Status Report
      • Status Reports
      • Fisheries Management
      • Conservation Strategies
      • Migratory Species
      • Process Maps
      • SSG Statements
      • Identification Guide
      • Trade
      • Other
    • Policy Planning >
      • CITES >
        • CITES 17th CoP
      • The Convention on Migratory Species and Sharks
      • The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks (Sharks MOU)
      • The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and Sharks
      • RFMOs
      • IPOA-Sharks
    • Workshops
    • Press
    • Links
    • Media Resources
    • Scientific References
  • News
  • Contact
  • Donate