Great White Sharks Are Nearing Extinction in the Mediterranean Sea: ‘It's Disheartening’

Great white sharks are at risk of extinction in the Mediterranean Sea, which is among the most heavily exploited fisheries on ...

Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — Throngs of feral cats emerge from the shade of parked trucks and bushes as soon as the familiar ...

How endangered species have fared in 2025 — and what new ones made the list

In 2025, animal and plant life continue to be threatened by a number of factors, including hunting, habitat loss or ...

1,000-pound white shark hangs out in SW Florida waters, pings 22 times

A 12-foot, 1,009-pound great white shark has surfaced off the Southwest Florida coast 22 times since Nov. 18, 2025.
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Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...