Antique Shark-Tooth Sword Reveals a Lost World
“An analysis of shark-tooth weapons from the 19th century reveals that two shark species, the spot-tail and dusky, were once common in the Gilbert Island reefs in the Central Pacific. The sharks are no longer found in the area.”
“Shark fin is the prized ingredient of shark fin soup, a luxurious dish sought after in the Far East. As a photographer, I have documented sharks and the shark fin trade for over a decade. However, Arabia was not on my radar as a major shark-fishing region. After scouring obscure fisheries reports, I discovered that the region had only recently become one of the top global suppliers of sharks.”
Read more: http://lightbox.time.com/2012/11/29/the-shark-trade-of-the-arabian-sea/#ixzz2FMSIt6lQ
Tiny sharks provide glowing clue
“Tiny sharks in South East Asia have helped scientists to understand the origins of glowing shark species.”
