WASHINGTON— The highly imperiled shortfin mako shark was denied federal protection today by NOAA Fisheries, which stated that a listing under the federal Endangered Species Act is “not warranted.” In ...

Mako shark swimming near the surface out in the open ocean. This image was taken on a baited shark ... [+] dive 50 kms offshore past Western Cape. The tagging was part of the White Shark Chase ...

WASHINGTON— Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Biological Diversity sent a notice today of their intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service for failing to protect the shortfin mako ...