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Experts warn against allowing gulper shark fishing in Maldives

The decision faced criticism, leading the government to reverse the policy and maintain the ban on shark fishing.

7 September 2025

Maldives mulls allowing processing for longline caught sharks

However, the rules prohibit vessels licensed to fish for longlining to fish directly for sharks.

Soldier killed in shark attack laid to rest in military funeral

Several MNDF officers have also travelled to Ungoofaaru to attend the funeral.

US woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas

While fatal shark attacks are not common in The Bahamas, at least two others have been reported recently.

5 December 2023