In Senegal, artisanal fishing kills a surprising number of sharks and rays: study

Mongabay
May 5, 2026, 12:44 pm116 ptsTrending
In Senegal, artisanal fishing kills a surprising number of sharks and rays, according to a new study — so many, it probably eclipses industrial fishing, which is more commonly blamed for the species’ decline. The study was published in the journal Ecology and Evolution in March. Researchers analyzed…

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