BBC News - 'Historic' day for shark protection http://t.co/SikPDoVKNr
March 11, 2013
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'Seismic' day for shark protection
Three species of critically endangered but commercially valuable shark have been given added protection at the Cites meeting in Bangkok. The body, which regulates trade in flora and fauna, voted by a two thirds to upgrade the status of these sharks. Campaigners hailed the move as historic and said the vote represented a major breakthrough for marine conservation.