"New Zealand is gearing up to protect the great white shark, its Conservation Minister has confirmed. Chris Carter has released a discussion document that asks for opinions on protecting New Zealand's great white sharks protection.
Great white sharks are the celebrity predators of the ocean," said Mr Carter. "They are an object of fear and fascination, but sadly there is growing evidence that this magnificent and rare species is in trouble internationally..." Click here for the full story courtesy of Divernet.
New Zealand moves to protect great whites
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Dive_Girl
, Apr 20 2006 01:48 PM
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Dive_Girl
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I need to get a life
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 01:48 PM
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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I spend too much time on line
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 02:14 PM
But do Great Whites know we present a choking hazard and should not be swallowed? Maybe we can get ScubaHides to make a warning label for our tanks. 
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 06:27 PM
California has been protecting them for some time now. We love our "landlords."
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Meeting folks
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Posted 26 April 2006 - 03:19 AM
I see this a good thing. We have had great white protected here since 1999.
I think LA has a point though. I think the poor shark would get terrible indigestion after eating one of us.
I think LA has a point though. I think the poor shark would get terrible indigestion after eating one of us.
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