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David Shiffman

is a marine biologist specializing in the ecology and conservation of sharks. He received his Ph.D. in environmental science and policy from the University of Miami. Follow him on Twitter, where he's always happy to answer any questions anyone has about sharks.
http://twitter.com/whysharksmatter
A flat stingray swims along a rocky bottom.
Wildlife

Amazon Freshwater Stingrays Gain Much-Needed Protection — Will It Be Enough?

Experts say new international trade restrictions will help, but they leave several problems unsolved.
January 25, 2023
by
David Shiffman
Experts say new international trade restrictions will help, but they leave several problems unsolved.
The author sitting in a museum behind a display of his books.
Culture

How (and Why) I Planned a 40-City Book Tour About Shark Science and Conservation

If a book contains critical conservation messages but nobody reads it, does it make a difference?
November 21, 2022
by
David Shiffman
If a book contains critical conservation messages but nobody reads it, does it make a difference?
angel shark in sandy ocean bottom
Wildlife

What History Can Teach Us About the Conservation of Endangered Species

Saving endangered species sometimes means knowing where they used to live — before scientists started studying them. For that, we need historical ecologists.
September 14, 2022
by
David Shiffman
Saving endangered species sometimes means knowing where they used to live — before scientists started studying them. For that, we need historical ecologists.
Tiger shark visible in shallow water in light blue colored sea
Book Excerpts

How the Media Stokes Needless Fears About Sharks

Sharks rarely bite people, so why are so many people afraid of them? It has a lot to do with the media, says shark scientist David Shiffman in a new book.
May 25, 2022
by
David Shiffman
Sharks rarely bite people, so why are so many people afraid of them? It has a lot to do with the media, says shark scientist David Shiffman in a new book.
Sandbar shark
Wildlife

How to Save Sharks and Rays From Extinction

New research reveals that one third of sharks and their relatives are at risk. But the scientists say several clear policy choices can help.
December 13, 2021
by
David Shiffman
New research reveals that one third of sharks and their relatives are at risk. But the scientists say several clear policy choices can help.
Galapagos shark
Wildlife

Behind the Science: How Do We Know How Many Shark Species Are at Risk?

A troubling new report finds that one third of sharks and their relatives are threatened with extinction. How did the international research team perform this analysis during the pandemic?
November 29, 2021
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David Shiffman
A troubling new report finds that one third of sharks and their relatives are threatened with extinction. How did the international research team perform this analysis during the pandemic?
Oceans & Clean Water

How Did the Pandemic Affect Ocean Conservation?

Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.
April 12, 2021
by
David Shiffman
Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.
bluefin tuna
Wildlife

‘Essential’ But Unprotected: How the United States Fails Its Most Important Fish Habitats

A new report concludes U.S. waters “have insufficient protections for a healthy future,” and that the problem has gotten worse under the Trump administration.
July 20, 2020
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David Shiffman
A new report concludes U.S. waters “have insufficient protections for a healthy future,” and that the problem has gotten worse under the Trump administration.
octopus
Oceans & Clean Water

Trump Administration Eliminates Protections for Vast Ocean Monument — Experts React

Here’s why the action is so harmful, how it’s possibly illegal, and why it won’t help struggling fishing communities.
June 11, 2020
by
David Shiffman
Here’s why the action is so harmful, how it’s possibly illegal, and why it won’t help struggling fishing communities.
Fishing
Wildlife

Fishing for Fun? It Has a Bigger Environmental Impact Than We Thought

New research shows that recreational fishing can sometimes be a huge problem — especially for threatened species of marine fish.
March 16, 2020
by
David Shiffman
New research shows that recreational fishing can sometimes be a huge problem — especially for threatened species of marine fish.

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