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Matt Rogers · 02-22-2007, 11:04 AM

"The threat to ocean-going sharks is more severe than previously thought, according to conservation experts.

Scientists with the World Conservation Union, which publishes the Red Lists of Threatened Species, have upgraded the "threat" category of several sharks.

Those now considered "vulnerable to extinction" include the shortfin mako, a favourite of recreational fishermen, and the long-tailed thresher shark.

Scientists say over-fishing is a principal reason for the decline."

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Threat to ocean sharks increases

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Matt Rogers KingFish Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pt. Richmond, Ca. Age: 38 Posts: 7,437 Blog Entries: 3 Karma: 3067	The threat to ocean-going sharks is more severe than previously thought "The threat to ocean-going sharks is more severe than previously thought, according to conservation experts. Scientists with the World Conservation Union, which publishes the Red Lists of Threatened Species, have upgraded the "threat" category of several sharks. Those now considered "vulnerable to extinction" include the shortfin mako, a favourite of recreational fishermen, and the long-tailed thresher shark. Scientists say over-fishing is a principal reason for the decline." BBC NEWS \| Science/Nature \| Threat to ocean sharks increases _________ Go slow, let it grow. 3reef shirts here! Help Me with unanwered posts! Promote! Create reef videos and add them to 3reef! Join the 3reef YouTube Group! 20 long (9/04 - 8/06) with DIY Rock, 70 Watt HQI Halide x 2 24 watt T5 actinics, Aqua Medic Turboflotor Multi Skimmer, Tunze Turbelle 7200 powerhead.