In December of 2024, South Australia casted a vital conservation net for its marine biodiversity by implementing new laws to protect sharks and rays coming. The regulations, spearheaded by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), represent a watershed moment in elasmobranch conservation in Australian waters. For decades, we have been witnessing alarming declines in shark and ray populations worldwide. These creatures have 400 million years of evolutionary history and now they face unprecedented anthropogenic pressures. South Australia’s response demonstrates a growing recognition that these apex predators require immediate safeguards if marine ecosystems are to maintain their integrity. The … Continue reading Shark And Ray Protection Laws In South Australia Ban 7 Endangered Species And Restrict 77 Others