Shark conservationists doubt the effectiveness of protective species listing


  • Nation
  • Friday, 12 Jul 2019

KOTA KINABALU: Although the Federal Government has declared four types of sharks and two ray species as protected, conservationists are not completely convinced of this listing’s impact.

Sabah Shark Protection Association (SSPA) president Aderick Chong said while the move was good and timely, there was a lot of uncertainties on its effectiveness.

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