Web Directory

» BBC News: Increase in Shark Sightings
   Article provides information on research from the Marine Conservation Society suggesting that basking shark populations may be beginning to recover in British waters.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/3189903.stm

» Bite-Back
   Information about the species and the threats to their survival imposed by consumer demands. Discover news, information and links.
   http://www.bite-back.com

» Pelagic Shark Research Foundation
   To help address the lack of data, and contribute to public awareness of the issues involved in shark conservation, the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation (PSRF) was formed as a nonprofit research and education group in 1990.
   http://www.pelagic.org/

» Seaquest Basking Shark Project
   Information from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust about a project to monitor and conserve these sharks around the coasts of Cornwall.
   http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/conservation/livingseas/basking_shark_project.htm

» Shark Conservation and Ecology Research
   Information on DNA forensics and monitoring the fin trade from a project being conducted at the Guy Harvey Research Institute in Florida. Find information on current activities and how to participate in the research effort.
   http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/sharkresearch.html

» Shark Foundation
   International organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of endangered species. Find mission statement, information on lectures, tours and current research projects.
   http://www.shark.ch/

» Shark Research Institute
   Shark research and conservation worldwide. Programs include ocean advocacy, education, satellite tracking and DNA studies.
   http://www.sharks.org

» Shark Safe Network
   Organizes campaigns to reduce and eliminate wasteful and unsustainable activities and products that threaten the survival of sharks.
   http://www.sharksafenetwork.com/

» Sharkkbait's Shark Conservation and Home Page
   Essay dispels common myths and misconceptions about attacks. Also discusses the role the predator plays in maintaining balance in ecosystems.
   http://www.angelfire.com/fl/sharkkbaitswaters/

» Sharks
   Details on the status, conservation, and management of sharks, in particular grey nurse and great white sharks, in Australian waters.
   http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/species/sharks/index.html

» The IUCN/SSC Shark Specialist Group
   Information about the species and the threats to shark populations. Features mission statement, newsletter, publications and contact details.
   http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Organizations/SSG/SSG.htm

» The Shark Trust
   Organization dedicated to the conservation of species in general, including rays and skates. Find news, photos, information on joining and making donations.
   http://www.sharktrust.org/

» The Thresher Shark Research and Conservation Project
   A five year scientific study on the behaviour of thresher sharks which frequent Malapascua Island. Details include volunteer internship expeditions, conservation objectives, current results and partnerships.
   http://www.threshersharkproject.org/

» Watching Out for Sharks
   Article describes the research and conservation efforts of the California Pelagic Shark Tagging Program. Includes a discussion of population status in California waters.
   http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/12/19/PNGQ83MU1H1.DTL