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The dusky shark is one of the largest U.S. Atlantic shark species, and it is also one of the most imperiled.
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Article April 10, 2019

Dusky Sharks Snatch Victory as Courts Tire of Trump Antics

Recent court rulings are the latest sign that Trump’s efforts to weaken critical environmental regulations are no match for the law.
Dusky shark swims about 100 miles south of Cabo San Lucas in the Pacific Ocean.
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Press Release: Victory March 14, 2019

Oceana Wins Lawsuit to Protect Overfished Dusky Sharks

Judge rules Trump administration violated federal laws; must implement stronger protections
document March 11, 2019

Dusky Shark: Summary Judgment Ruling

The D.C. District Court rules against the Trump administration for violating federal law by failing to use all available scientific evidence to end the overfishing of dusky sharks in U.S.…
document March 21, 2018

Dusky Shark: FOIA Complaint

The National Marine Fisheries Service is unlawfully withholding information requested under the Freedom of Information Act that are related to a Final Rule implementing Amendment 5b to the Highly Migratory…
document May 4, 2017

Dusky Shark Complaint

Plaintiff Oceana, Inc. (“Oceana”) on behalf of its adversely affected members hereby challenges the unlawful decision of the National Marine Fisheries Service (“Fisheries Service” or “Defendants”) to adopt and promulgate…
Dusky shark swims about 100 miles south of Cabo San Lucas in the Pacific Ocean.
(Copyright (c) 2004 Robert Heil - www.robertheil.com)
Press Release May 4, 2017

Trump Administration Sued to Protect Overfished Dusky Sharks

Despite being depleted nearly 20 years ago, dusky sharks are still being overfished today in violation of federal law
Dusky shark swims about 100 miles south of Cabo San Lucas in the Pacific Ocean.
(Copyright (c) 2004 Robert Heil - www.robertheil.com)
Press Release October 18, 2016

Feds Release Grossly Inadequate Proposed Rule to Conserve Overfished Dusky Sharks

Dusky sharks severely depleted in U.S. fisheries in violation of federal law
document May 18, 2016

Dusky Shark: Settlement Agreement

In a court settlement, the National Marine Fisheries Service agrees to develop and new rule to address dusky shark conservation and management, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
document October 27, 2015

Dusky Shark Complaint

Plaintiff Oceana, Inc. on behalf of its adversely affected members hereby challenges the failure by the National Marine Fisheries Service to take timely action to limit the number of dusky…
A dusky shark swims under schooling fish. More than 4,000 dusky sharks are snagged every year on fishing gear meant to catch other species such as grouper, snapper, swordfish and other shark species.
(Photo courtesy of Clifton Beard)
Press Release October 27, 2015

Lawsuit Filed to Save Dusky Sharks in Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic

Thousands of dusky sharks are killed every year in U.S. longline fisheries, in violation of federal law
The dusky shark is one of the largest U.S. Atlantic shark species, and it is also one of the most imperiled.
(Copyright (c) 2004 Robert Heil - www.robertheil.com)
Article October 27, 2015

Dusky Sharks: Top Predators that Need Our Protection

Dusky sharks are top ocean predators—even hunting other sharks—but they’re no match for destructive longline fishing gear.