tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26067060688243827412011-10-22T14:09:48.100-07:00Fighting the battle to save the fiercest predators on the planet — a species that now desperately needs our helpJulie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-75376577497652058942009-09-26T07:29:00.000-07:002009-09-26T07:30:20.779-07:00

Many people assume that because they don’t eat shark fin soup – then they can’t possibly be contributing to the demise of the sharks. And while shark fin soup does account for a considerable amount of shark consumption, there are many other culprits. It isn’t just something that can be blamed on a single culture or country.Often, I find many people surprised – including myself – to discover what

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-82693635475708431572009-09-04T03:09:00.001-07:002009-09-04T03:09:38.132-07:00

And the killing continues...Sharks Board caught a 4.2 meter white shark (almost 1 ton) on a drumline three days ago in Zinkwazi and a 2.8 meter white shark yesterday.Both sharks are protected in South Africa - and world wide - and on the IUCN red list. Apparently there is much controversy around how KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board caught the sharks as usual (reportedly they released the first shark

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-35266902520988409102009-07-02T08:01:00.001-07:002009-07-02T08:04:23.199-07:00

After writing an email 5 days ago to Humana, horrified they had recommended the millions of people that attend Taste of Chicago should east shark if they want to make a "healthier choice" (though the consumption of shark carries warnings from the EPA, FDA and World Health Organization), I finally received a response.I received an email back from their PR today department thanking me for my "

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Today, I am embarrassed to call myself a Chicagoan.Just when you thought people were catching on to the issues with eating shark, we were shocked to learn that a supposed leader in health care known for enabling people to make well-informed decisions regarding their health and healthy lifestyles is recommending the consumption of shark – in a very public format. Yes, you heard that right. Humana

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-81146800885920984002009-04-28T02:11:00.000-07:002009-04-28T02:32:38.590-07:00

Congratulations to Shark Angel Kim and all of Sea Shepherd's hard efforts to persuade Holista to cease all production of Shark Cartilage Products. This is a huge win for sharks!Read more...

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-60852647115022077182009-04-27T08:57:00.000-07:002009-04-27T08:58:22.988-07:00

(Julie with The Crusaders post-dive. Photo by Mark Addison.)A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to accompany a very special team of individuals when they encountered sharks for the first time. And, the results similar to so many before them, for this shark conservationist, were inspiring. And reminded me again why this fight is so worth fighting.While still in Durban last week, I joined New

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(One of the blacktips we caught and tagged.)A few months ago, I was reminded how important it is to work with our children, raising a new generation of conservationists to take over where we leave off in the hopes they can be more successful than we were. I have always enjoyed teaching kids about sharks, loving how open minded and thoughtful they are. But this time, I had an even greater joy - I

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Tuna fishermen have been reporting loads of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) off Cape Point, South Africa. Morne’ on behalf of the SOSSC and Shark Spotters went to investigate and dive with these cobalt-blue sharks. What he saw both mesmerized and disgusted him. Warm 20 ºC water, 10 meter visibility and loads of blue sharks – this is something every shark diving enthusiast will take advantage of

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This was part of the full story shot in November.

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(The beautiful Nyami Nyami - photo by Alison Towner)Three weeks ago, Meaghen McCord from the South African Shark Conservancy (SASC) and her team found the 4 meter giant in the Breede River over 15 km from the ocean. She was an over-achieving shark, setting many records – and proving many theories wrong – including the fact she was living far outside of her known range - in an area she wasn't

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-63170786478444090202009-02-15T04:03:00.000-08:002009-02-28T04:04:02.786-08:00

To read the article, click on the images...

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-56802443978043902662009-01-20T23:58:00.000-08:002009-01-30T00:06:21.431-08:00

Our impact on the oceans over the last century has been greater than all previous centuries combined. We are quickly changing the oceans’ chemistry, temperature and biodiversity while at the same time, only just beginning to understand these changes’ implications. We know so little really; we are still learning about the oceans’ important role in our climate, atmosphere, and planet, still

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Southern Africa has some of the richest shark waters in the world – which is part of the reason I find myself, a shark conservationist from Chicago, USA, drawn here. Over 210 species live in the nearby waters, more than 60 of which can only be found here.However, like many other places around the globe, Southern Africa's sharks are vanishing before our eyes at alarming rates. Shark finners,

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-26821980539865576952008-12-27T02:30:00.000-08:002008-12-27T05:19:19.031-08:00

This time, it was a pregnant female that was caught and killed in the shark nets installed near Scottsburgh beach today. A shark whose population is so threatened, it is raised in test tubes in Australia in a desperate attempt to save it from extinction. A shark that is rarely linked to incidents with humans (and more than half of those are provoked) whose main source of food is small fish and

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-9404834417768308472008-12-23T12:58:00.000-08:002008-12-23T13:26:45.680-08:00

Expanded version of blog featured on cnn.comI broke the surface having just completed the last day of diving on some of the most incredible reefs I had ever seen. Floating in the deep blue waters, I looked around and surveyed the dozens of forest covered limestone islands that surrounded me. This was truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. I was in Raja Ampat off the western tip of Papua

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Every time we get the message out there, we are one step closer to saving our sharks. So we always welcome [positive] press.A follow up to the Planet in Peril piece that featured both Shawn filming and Alison on camera, Nightline decided to do a piece on White Sharks – and the Shark Angels. Sadly, only Alison and I were together – as Kim was busy gearing up for the 2009 Sea Shepherd whaling

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-66814799417273736322008-12-15T05:07:00.000-08:002008-12-27T05:20:38.847-08:00

There is blood on my hands again. And this time, it is thanks to an archaic fishing technique called Shark Nets.In this day and age, with all we know about sharks – including their dwindling numbers, their critical role in our ecosystem, their behavior, and the infinitesimal risk they pose to us – it is absolutely appalling that shark nets exist. Shark Nets are a crime against our oceans and our

Julie Shark Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014745608109180663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606706068824382741.post-28534737081211805212008-12-13T07:08:00.000-08:002008-12-13T07:10:48.466-08:00

We just pulled up to West End Bahamas on the Shear Water with Jim. Later today we move up to Tiger Beach where our Shark Angels team first came together. This is like a homecoming for me...I can't wait. Julie, Kim and Alison I will be thinking of you when our lady (Emma) hopefully shows up. I am sure the Tigers will miss you as much as you miss them.-shawn

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This is a great day for the Shark Angels! The new site went live today and I am so proud of the entire team for everything they have done to get us here. Special thanks goes out to Julie and Paul Wildman for making this website happen! And as an added bonus, our very own Angel Alison was featured on CNN's Planet In Peril in a major segment on shark conservation. Today the movement takes a step

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