Monday, February 21, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
White pointer shark video
There is a funny tribute to white pointer sharks as a critical link in the food chain of the sea
at http://deepseanews.com/2011/02/sea-lions-sing-tribute-to-the-great-white-shark/
Sunday, February 13, 2011
SHARK EXHIBITION ENDING SOON
The free exhibition “Planet Shark - Predator or Prey” at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney is now scheduled to end on 6th March 2011. Visit http://www.anmm.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=1821 or www.planetshark.org
Friday, February 11, 2011
Mako attack on captured marlin
The story regarding a mako shark attacking a captured marlin off of Pt Stephens, NSW which was on page 1 of The Advertiser 11/2/11 also featured on Channel 9 TV's "A Current Affair" that same night. Video footage of the incident can be found at http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/video/#c1a0f289-fc9b-454f-b73a-de13706f6e55 .
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR THE GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING REVIEW
During 2009-2010 DENR and PIRSA have undertaken a joint review of the Great White Shark Cage Diving (GWSCD) activity at the Neptune Islands Conservation Park, near Port Lincoln. The objective of the Review has been to establish a whole-of-Government management strategy and policy for GWSCD within South Australia that is efficiently managed, facilitates the development of sustainable environmental tourism businesses (GWSCD tours), is environmentally sustainable (for species and natural environment) and has public confidence (in terms of shark attack threats). DENR and PIRSA are seeking comments from stakeholders and interested parties on the document prior to its finalisation. To assist you in better understanding the Review process and the Review findings/recommendations, 2 information sessions are being held, one in Adelaide and the other in Port Lincoln. Current GWSCD operators, persons interested in conducting future GWSCD tours and other users of the Neptune Islands Conservation Park, including commercial and recreational fishing interests, and any other interested parties are encouraged to attend an information session. Please register your interest in attending a meeting as soon as possible and no later than Friday 4th February 2011.
Adelaide Meeting - Thursday 10 February 2011 9.15am - 12.15pm Conference Room, Level 1, 100 Pirie Street Adelaide. Morning tea provided
Port Lincoln Meeting - Thursday 17 February 2011 12.30pm - 3.30pm EP NRM office, 23 Napoleon Street, Port Lincoln. Afternoon tea provided
Written comments can be submitted at any time via email to martina.egeler@sa.gov.au or posted to:
Great White Shark Cage Diving Review
Attention: Martina Egeler
GPO Box 1047
ADELAIDE SA 5001
The closing date for written submissions is COB Friday 18 March 2011.
If you have any questions regarding this process please feel free to contact me.
Regards
Martina Egeler
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Policy and Planning Officer, Commercial Development
Information Delivery
Client Services
T: 08 8124 4799
F: 08 8124 4789
E: martina.egeler@sa.gov.au
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sharks may be colour blind
(Photo courtesy of Andy Stephney of White Shark Projects)
Australian researchers say sharks may be colour blind. This challenges the long-held belief that they were mainly attracted to the colour yellow.Visit http://abcmail.net.au/t/1256185/1500402/23789/0/ for further details.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
SHARK TRACKING SYSTEM
(Photo courtesy of Andy Stephney of White Shark Projects)
Dr Charlie Huveneers has developed a shark tracking system. More than 6 white pointer sharks have been micro-chipped and 40 receivers are in place on the South Australian coast. There are many more receivers interstate and overseas. 10 more are to be placed in SA shortly.
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