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Featuring up to eight regular species of Sharks and over 400 different species of fish, Shark diving doesn't get any better!

CITES fails to protect 5 species of sharks from overfishing and finning Rejected trade ban «sounds death knell» for bluefin tuna

«We now know that many species of sharks and rays, not just the charismatic white sharks, face extinction across the ice - free seas of the world,» says Nick Dulvy, a Simon Fraser University (SFU) Canada Research Chair in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation in British Columbia.

There were 107 species of rays and 74 species of sharks that could be classified as threatened, but just 23 % of species fit in the «Least Concern» category based on the IUCN criteria.

«Out of the 350 species of sharks, humans have to be careful with about 5,» says Cousteau, «and there are only about 10 fatal shark attacks on humans each year around the globe.

According to Shark Savers, a scientific study conducted in the mid-Atlantic part of the United States showed that when 11 species of sharks were nearly eliminated, 12 of the 14 species those sharks once fed on became so plentiful that they damaged the ecosystem, including wiping out the species farther down the food chain on which they preyed.

Sharks play an important role in marine ecosystems and the fact that many of the 350 species of sharks are facing extinction is not to be taken lightly.

So five species of sharks, two species of coral, the polar bear and bluefin tuna were not listed when they should've been listed.

Most of the species of sharks reproduce quite slowly.

More than 40 species of sharks are found in the Gulf.

However, many species of sharks are now critically endangered.

If you're one of the 29 million Americans that can't wait to tune in to this week's Shark Week spectacular, you're probably familiar with the incredible power, grace, and agility of the world's 460 - plus species of sharks.

The main attractions are the superb coral formations, the big fish action with lots of pelagic hunting around and the many species of Sharks you can encounter!

It is home to a whole array of amazing biodiversity and here you can spot various species of Sharks, Sea Turtles, Giant Groupers, Whales and Dolphins.

Dive straight from the back of a boat or snorkel out from an island beach to discover some of the 1,600 species of fish, 30 species of whales and dolphins, 130 species of sharks and rays and six species of sea turtles, which thrill millions of visitors every year.

More than 350 different species of sharks can be found along the barrier reef, coral atolls, and mangrove estuaries, including the elusive hammerhead shark, black tip shark, bull shark, nurse shark, reef shark, lemon shark, nurse shark, and the enormous whale shark, the largest fish in the world's oceans.

Many species of sharks and rays inhabit the surrounding body of water.

The main attractions are the superb coral formations, the big fishes action with lots of pelagic hunting around and the many species of Sharks you can encounter!

Tubbataha Reef alone cradles over 600 species of fish, 360 species of corals, and 11 species of sharks.

And we mean marine life: more than 30 species of whales and dolphins, 1,625 species of fish, 33 species of sharks and rays, and 600 types of hard and soft coral call this wondrous water - world home.

With over fifteen species of sharks this is home to abundant marine life.

Beqa Lagoon diving has its own private Shark Dive known as the «Big Fish Encounter», a dive that teases you with huge groupers, bait balls of massive Trevally, and the chance of being up close and personal with nine different species of sharks.

The area is a migratory route for whales and dolphins as well as several species of sharks.

The Blue Hole is home to several species of sharks, including bull sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, and the elusive hammerhead shark.

To be able to dive with these different species of sharks in such a number is such a privilege... I can't forget to mention the Oceanic Mantas that also joined the club.

We are fortunate that here in the Gili Islands, that we consistently play host to two species of sharks; Black Tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) and White Tip Reef Sharks (Triaenodon obesus).

In 2011, five baby blacktip sharks and two adults were welcomed to the aquariums, adding to the various species of sharks already represented (including nurse sharks and zebra sharks).

The Protea Banks is rated as one of the best shark diving sites in the world, and it is often possible to see up to 5 species of sharks on a single dive including Zambezi [Bull] Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Hammerheads, Blacktip Sharks, Ragged - Tooth Sharks, Bronze Whalers, Giant Guitar Sharks and if you are lucky a passing Great White.

If you dive here, you can expect to see various species of sharks and tropical fish, as well as enjoy the beautiful coral formations and the crystal clear waters.

Sea turtles feed and mate in the calm waters and three species of sharks are found there — the black - finned reef shark, the white - tipped reef shark, and the Galapagos shark.

Dive boats depart for two - tank morning dives and one - tank afternoon dives to any of the 30 + eye - popping dive sites featuring superb walls, healthy reefs, prolific fish populations, crystal clear visibility and many species of sharks.

Four species of marine turtles, Over a dozen species of sharks and 11 species of marine mammals can be found in the strait.

This is probably what attracts the several species of sharks that can be seen in and around the hole.

The fresh water bubbles which are found inside the cave, make sharks groggy which allows divers to get up close and personal with a variety of species of sharks.

Along the entire route, you may see various species of sharks, rays, turtles and many tropical fishes.

When diving here, you can see eleven different species of sharks, 479 species of fish, and large pelagics such as jacks, manta ray, tuna, and whale sharks.It also has the highest population density for white tip reef sharks!

Also, no less than 600 species of fish, 13 species of whales and dolphins, 11 species of sharks, and green and hawksbill sea turtles are all to be found there.

A host of other notable performers include several species of sharks (whale, bamboo, wobbegong and white tips), humpback whales, turtles, dolphins, seahorses, octopus, lionfish and cuttlefish, as well as a dazzling coral garden.

The soaring red cliffs of Cabo Pearce provide a dramatic backdrop for encounters with playful encounters, while Roca Partida is an open - ocean oasis of life that attracts massive fish shoals and is visited by ten species of sharks.

Despite coral bleaching, it remains one of the world's best places to SCUBA dive.It's home to 30 different species of cetaceans, over 1,600 species of fish, 3,000 species of mollusk, and around 125 species of sharks and stingrays.

Highlights: When diving in Tubbataha, you can see eleven different species of sharks, over 479 species of fish, and large pelagics such as jacks, manta ray, tuna, and whale sharks.

We saw over eight species of sharks, rays, reef fish, sawfish and some pretty cool fish as we strolled through the 3.5 million dollar Ocean walk!

There are hundreds of species of sharks in the sea, many of them occur off our coastline.

You will also see a varied species of sharks and manta rays.

Harbor porpoise, sperm whales, fin whales, sei whales, Bryde's whales, minke whales, different species of beaked whales, short - finned pilot whales, jellies, Steller sea lions, Northern fur seals, Guadalupe fur seals, elephant seals, several species of sharks, and local and migratory birds.

There are also three 5,000 - gallon show tanks, with the centerpiece being a cylindrical predator tank containing four species of sharks and three species of large eels.

Last summer I tagged and researched various species of sharks and rays for a week in Clearwater, Florida, and will be participating in the same program for one month this summer!

The research team found that compared to bony fishes, the four species of sharks and ray examined not only had a much higher proportion of genes involved in antibody - mediated immunity, but also that several of the infection immunity - related genes were expressed only in the sharks and rays.

Even though three species of sharks might be found in the same place at the same time on a reef, they are all doing different things and interact with other species in different ways.»

He plans to publish results from similar ultrasounds on two other species of sharks and rays.