Sharks released in Jebel Ali - in pictures

  • The release of Arabian carpet sharks and honeycomb stingrays. Jebel Ali Marine Reserve, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The release of Arabian carpet sharks and honeycomb stingrays. Jebel Ali Marine Reserve, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Multiple shark species exist in the Arabian Gulf including the giant whale shark and reef sharks
    Multiple shark species exist in the Arabian Gulf including the giant whale shark and reef sharks
  • Overfishing and coastal development have threatened marine ecosystems
    Overfishing and coastal development have threatened marine ecosystems
  • Eleven of the near-threatened Arabian carpet shark and four vulnerable honeycomb stingrays were released by conservationists
    Eleven of the near-threatened Arabian carpet shark and four vulnerable honeycomb stingrays were released by conservationists
  • Nine species of shark and ray fall under the Atlantis breeding programme, including eagle rays and porcupine rays
    Nine species of shark and ray fall under the Atlantis breeding programme, including eagle rays and porcupine rays
  • Shark finning around the world is the biggest threat to the ocean’s apex predator
    Shark finning around the world is the biggest threat to the ocean’s apex predator
  • Multiple shark species exist in the Arabian Gulf including the giant whale shark and reef sharks
    Multiple shark species exist in the Arabian Gulf including the giant whale shark and reef sharks