Thresher sharks protected by Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
The Shark Alliance is applauding a historic ban on fishing for thresher sharks - oceanic species distinguished by their long, scythe-like tails – adopted by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) at their annual meeting in Korea.
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