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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UPCOMING WEBINAR TRAFFIC is turning 50, and to mark the anniversary they're hosting a live public webinar on Monday the 5th of October, looking back at the organisation’s work over the past five decades, what needs to change, and what lies ahead. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/18oR...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are proud to introduce a special group of sharks and rays - South African endemics, and today we are featuring the Puffadder shyshark (Haploblepharus edwardsii). We are hosts to a number of endemic species that are found nowhere else in the world. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dh6...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Exciting news about the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) project for South Africa! The IUCN Shark Specialist Group has completed its final regional workshop to identify ISRAs in the African Atlantic. Read more: web.facebook.com/share/p/1A9G... Image: Puffadder shyshark | Mark van Coller

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

NEWS: A very rare megamouth shark was found in St Helena Bay on Saturday, 22 August. Fewer than 200 encounters have been recorded worldwide, and the species was only first confirmed in 1976. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Efc... Image: Danie Hefers and Moejahied Taliep | Getaway Magazine

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

NEWS: Increased illegal gillnetting activity in Kosi Bay is affecting local fish populations Read more here: www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026... What can you do? www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQK... Image credits: Daily Maverick

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Do you know what shark skin is made of? Look closely - they aren't scales. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1KaF... Image: Lemon shark - Hannes Klostermann | Ocean Image Bank

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Can you identify this shark? This is a dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) - grey-bronze in colour, streamlined, and easily mistaken for other requiem sharks (of the family Carcharhinidae) at a glance. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1GDH... Image credits: Save Our Seas Foundation

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This underwater scene might not look like much to do with sharks - but they can actually act as a nursery. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1dsw... Image 1: The Ocean Agency | Ocean Image Bank Image 2: Anita Kainrath | Ocean Image Bank

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Did you know that one of South Africa's largest rays has a wingspan of up to 7 metres? Find out more about the giant manta ray here: www.facebook.com/share/p/18LG... Image: Amanda Cotton / Ocean Image Bank

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This may come as a surprise, but sharks and rays are sort-of 'cousins'. They belong to the same group of fish called elasmobranchs. Instead of bones, both have skeletons made of cartilage, giving them flexibility and agility. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1LM8...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

South Africans, did you know our oceans are home to around 200 shark and ray species? Today is Shark Awareness Day, and our call to action remains the same - stay informed, speak up for those that can't, and stay curious 🦈 Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1LXb...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Illegal gillnetting in South Africa’s estuaries, coastal, and inland waters is highly destructive and has become a significant threat to biodiversity. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/1EytNj... Share this with friends and groups looking to contribute to combatting illegal gillnetting.

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Less than 10% of all gillnet catches in South Africa fall under the legal exceptions. If you suspect that you have come across illegal gillnetting activities, we encourage you to report it on the gillnetting reporting app. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Nr7...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Gillnets contribute to the problem of pollution and are often swept away, lost or discarded in our oceans and waterways. They can act as ghost nets that continue to entrap and kill other animals like water monitors, birds, turtles and dolphins. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/17qF...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Sharks and rays often use estuaries as nurseries for their young, making them vulnerable to getting caught up and killed in illegal gillnets. This leads to a significant number of juveniles being caught before they reach adulthood. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/18vv...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Sharks, rays and many fish use estuaries as nurseries for their young, making them vulnerable to getting caught and killed in illegal gillnets. This is problematic considering some sharks and rays are more endangered than rhino. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1bny...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Gillnetting activities are on a steep rise in South Africa. The reported number of illegal gillnet incidents is estimated to be 6-8 times higher than it was 10 years ago. This drastic increase is a huge cause for concern. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/14fW...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

In South Africa, gillnetting is largely illegal. This is because it is an indiscriminate fishing method that often captures and kills marine life unintentionally, including threatened species. Only TWO fisheries are legally allowed to use gillnets. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1C8y...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Gillnetting involves vertically suspending nets held by floats and weights, designed to trap fish by their gills, preventing them from escaping. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1GNU...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

ISRAs in SA: Thongaland Transboundary Corridor The Corridor, situated off the northeast coast of South Africa and south Mozambique, occupies a unique zone bridging the subtropical east coast of South Africa and the tropical coast of central Mozambique. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/v/18o7...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

HOW TO: Download and use the Gillnet Reporting App The Gillnet Reporting App is easy to download, and simple to use. Follow the steps here to start using the app, and to start contributing to the management and reporting of illegal gillnetting activities: www.facebook.com/share/p/1E1p...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

BREAKING: WILDTRUST launches gillnetting reporting app on World Ocean Day We are excited to launch our Gillnett Reporting App, for the public to assist authorities in monitoring and managing this destructive fishing method. Watch the launch video here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1CWv...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Illegal gillnetting in South Africa’s estuaries, coastal, and inland waters has become a significant threat to biodiversity, including sharks, linefish, and birds, as well as the safety of water users like paddlers and swimmers. Stay tuned… something’s coming.

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

ISRAs in South Africa: uThukela The uThukela region, situated within the Natal Bight off South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal coast, is characterised by diverse habitats including reefs, gravel fields, muddy seafloors, and estuarine environments. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1cKx...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

ISRAs in South Africa: St Lucia Estuary The St Lucia Estuary, situated on the northeastern coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, encompasses coastal waters, the estuary mouth, and the lower estuarine system. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1GAH...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

ISRAs in South Africa: Natal Southcoast Corridor The corridor, spanning approximately 100kms of coastline in southern KZN, South Africa, is a region characterised by its narrow continental shelf and the influence of the warm Agulhas Current. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/v/1Aoh...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

ISRAs in South Africa: iSimangaliso iSimangaliso, a coastal area in northeastern South Africa, boasts some of the world's highest latitude shallow-water hard coral reefs, situated within a unique biogeographic transitional region. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/v/1BJM...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

ISRAs in South Africa: Greater Protea Banks Greater Protea Banks is a marine area characterised by rocky reefs, submarine canyons, deep reefs, cold-water corals, estuarine environments, and pelagic waters. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/v/18WR...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in South Africa: Greater Aliwal Shoal The Greater Aliwal Shoal, located off the KZN coast of South Africa, is a diverse marine area with shallow and deep reefs, sandy substrates, estuaries, and pelagic waters. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/v/17Je...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the Western Indian Ocean Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/v/188Q... We'll be going into each ISRA along the KwaZulu-Natal coast - keep an eye out for these updates.

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy Fintastic Friday 🦈 This Fintastic Friday we’re spotlighting the bronze whaler shark (also known as the copper shark). We think Fintastic Friday should be every Friday - our sharks, rays and skates deserve attention, respect, and protection every day of the year! Image: Morne Hardenberg

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

NEWS: We are proud to announce that 'Caleb: Beyond the Bite' has been selected for the Mostra de Cinema do Atlântico Sul, a Brazilian film festival that celebrates the multiple relationships within the South Atlantic Ocean See the list of selected films here: www.setebarba.com.br/selecionados...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

WILDTRUST Senior Research Assistant, Leigh de Necker, will be attending and presenting at the Sharks International Conference, taking place next month in Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Read more about her presentation and the conference here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ays...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Last weekend a group of freedivers were treated to the best that Aliwal Shoal, an MPA and ISRA, has to offer 🦈 Black tip & white tip reef sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, rays, and an incredible diversity of reef life. Video credit: Angie van der Hoogen / @saltescape

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Protecting sharks protects food security. Sharks are essential to the balance of ocean ecosystems that millions of people rely on for food and livelihood. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dwf... Image credit: Tom Vierus / Ocean Image Bank

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Who is responsible, and what is the process, for identifying an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA)? The ISRAs initiative is led by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Shark Specialist Group, who work to address the global extinction crisis faced by sharks and rays.

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

South Africa is known as the Rainbow Nation - and that diversity doesn’t end on land. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/17XY... Image credits: Steve Benjamin | Animal Ocean

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

What is the goal of the Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) identification process?

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

What is the mission for Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs)?

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

WATCH: Handling guidelines for anglers when catching rays Rays are highly sensitive to capture stress, so taking extra care when handling them can determine their post-capture survival. Share this video with friends or fishing groups and communities 🎣

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

South Africa is home to an extraordinary number of endemic marine species - found nowhere else on Earth. Protecting our endemic sharks and rays means protecting our heritage. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/1U4A... Pictured: Pyjama shark Image credits: Steve Benjamin | Animal Ocean

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

What is the purpose for identifying Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs)? Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1AzM...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

How are Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) identified? The identification of ISRAs is achieved through the application of scientifically based criteria. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/1Ajv... We’ll be breaking ISRAs down next based on their Purpose; Vision; Mission; and Goal.

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) vs Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Although equally as important, ISRAs are not MPAs, as no associated management measures are integrated in their identification. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/1HkL...

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Healthy oceans start with healthy predators. In South Africa, species like the white shark and ragged-tooth shark play a critical role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZuH... Pictured: White shark Image credit: Cassandra Scott / Ocean Image Bank

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Why are ISRAs important? The world is heading towards the 30x30 target (protecting 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030) and these ISRAs help to pinpoint key areas for decision-makers to prioritise for the future of sharks and rays. Read more here: sharkrayareas.org/about-isras/

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

What is an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA)? We’ll be going into more detail on how ISRAs are identified in later posts. Find out more about ISRAs here: sharkrayareas.org/about-isras/

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Sharks and rays are the architects of ocean balance. Protective sharks in South Africa is about safeguarding the resilience and productivity of our oceans. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/18QG... Image credit: Cassandra Scott / Ocean Image Bank

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Sharks Under Attack @sharksunderattack.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

NEWS: In Florida, scientists develop cheap way to keep sharks off fishing hooks Read more here: news.mongabay.com/2026/02/its-... Pictured: Blue shark, which are particularly susceptible to being caught by longliner fishing vessels. Image credit: Ron Watkins | Ocean Image Bank

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It’s electric: Scientists develop cheap way to keep sharks off fishing hooks

Unintentional catch is a big reason that more than a hundred shark species are threatened with extinction. Yet creating a small electric field around fishing hooks using cheap inputs — zinc and graphi...

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