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Less Than 1% of Sharks Caught in the Atlantic are Protected


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Suzanne Goldenberg

Source: The Guardian

November 15, 2011

 

"Only a tiny fraction of sharks caught in the Atlantic - less than 1% - are under protection, even though most shark species are heading towards extinction, a report warns on Tuesday.

 

Officials from 48 Atlantic fishing countries are meeting in Istanbul this week to try to protect bluefin tuna, swordfish and other large fish.

 

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