New Zealand

Government launches revised shark conservation plan

The Government has unveiled a new shark conservation plan focused on reducing accidental captures and improving survival rates.

Skinny McBuntu

New Zealand is home to at least 113 shark species. The Government's revised conservation plan prioritises reducing the accidental capture of sharks and improving their survival when they are returned to the sea.

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NZ has at least 113 shark species. Here’s the new plan to protect them

The Government’s revised shark conservation plan focuses on reducing accidental captures and improving survival when sharks are returned to the sea.

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