Scientists are tracking where sharks, tuna and ships overlap. This is why

Mar 20, 2019

Sandbar sharks swim around during a cageless shark dive tour in Haleiwa, Hawaii February 16, 2015. Shark tours are a renowned form of eco-tourism in Hawaii and diving with sharks without a cage is becoming increasingly popular as well. Picture taken February 16, 2015. REUTERS/Hugh Gentry (UNITED STATES - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TRAVEL) - GM1EB2I0G9O01

A big step in ocean wildlife management. Image: REUTERS/Hugh Gentry

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