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Posted Mon Apr 30 2012: from University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science: Scientists Provide First Large-Scale Estimate of Reef Shark Losses in the Pacific Ocean http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1335820879 Many shark populations have plummeted in the past three decades as a result of excessive harvesting -- for their fins, as an incidental catch of fisheries targeting other species, and in recreational fisheries. This is particularly true for oceanic species... The numbers are sobering. "We estimate that reef shark numbers have dropped substantially around populated islands, generally by more than 90 percent compared to those at the most untouched reefs," said Marc Nadon, lead author... "In short, people and sharks don't mix." [Read more stories about: overfishing, hunting to extinction] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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