Research shows that Australia’s great white sharks are highly related to each other and may consist of fewer than 500 breeding animals.   SYDNEY, 24 June 2025: Latest research has found Australia’s great white shark population is much smaller than expected, increasing their vulnerability to further population threats.  The population...
The commercial trade in wild animals is a multibillion-dollar industry that threatens the survival of many species and results in the inhumane treatment of countless animals every year. Humane Society International is opposed to the commercialisation of wildlife because it is a key driver of species endangerment and animal cruelty.
This report proposes stronger measures for wildlife trade in Australia’s legal regime to minimise these risks.
