General Shark Information
Sharks are a valuable part of marine ecosystems and NOAA Fisheries is committed to conserving shark populations.
Most sharks are vulnerable to overfishing because they are long-lived, take many years to mature, and only have a few young at a time. Recovery from overfishing can take years or decades for many shark species. NOAA Fisheries is conducting research, working to identify essential habitat, implementing Fishery Management Plans, working with fisherman domestically, and pursuing international conservation and managment agreements. These steps will ensure that shark populations that are healthy remain so, and that those shark populations that are overfished recover.
White Shark
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Blacktip Shark
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