- Shark Count started to record numbers
- First report published on destruction of Manta and Mobula Rays
- More MPA (marine protected areas) developed in the Pacific regions and islands
- A huge amount of awareness spreads through Singapore and China
- Some states in the USA banning the important and distribution of shark fins
- London starting to become aware due to more conservation information accessible to the public.
- European cities think about the laws surrounding fishing of sharks.
There is a lot more that happened during the year and hopefully more good news to come this upcoming year!
