School shark listed as critically endangered by International Union for the Conservation of Nature

Meg Powell
Updated July 12 2020 - 3:33pm, first published 3:28pm
SURROUNDED: School shark can be found in temperate waters all around Tasmania, down to a depth of about 550 metres. Picture: Supplied/IUCN
SURROUNDED: School shark can be found in temperate waters all around Tasmania, down to a depth of about 550 metres. Picture: Supplied/IUCN

A shark species often taken as "bycatch" in Tasmania has been listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

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Meg Powell

Meg Powell

Journalist

Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029

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