Shark scientists gets £1m to help protect them
Natural England's Species Recovery Programme will focus on the blue shark, porbeagle and tope.
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"Coastal and open ocean sharks are among the most threatened groups of animals, yet they hold huge ecological, cultural and economic value."
— Dr Matthew Witt , Academic
"Important and vulnerable shark species live in English waters, yet significant knowledge gaps remain regarding their distribution and abundance."
— Dr Bryce Stewart , Academic
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Natural England's Species Recovery Programme will focus on the blue shark, porbeagle and tope.
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