Stop uncontrolled shark fishing now
Shifting focus to protect Shortfin Mako sharks
Launched this #SharkAwarenessDay, the Shark Trust is continuing its quest to stop uncontrolled shark fishing in the Atlantic high-seas, shifting focus to Shortfin Mako – an exceptionally vulnerable species caught with no limits.
Mako Sharks are caught in the same longline fisheries as Blue Shark, but their conservative life-history – maturing late and producing few young – leaves them exceptionally vulnerable to over-exploitation. Retention is driven by high demand for their meat.
With new scientific advice on the table, this brings a critical opportunity to protect mako from overfishing in the Atlantic. Sign, then share – the more signatures, the more pressure we can exert.
Join supporters campaigning for science-based catch limits before it's too late.
