Dave van Beuningen

Shark conservation biologist working for @TheWCS in the Western Indian Ocean

[Dave van Beuningen @DavevanB3]

@Leon_Schreib As a PR, what documents must I show when leaving/entering SA (other than passport)? Some immigration officials don’t want anything, others need ID, or certified PR (not older than 3 months), or original PR… Always something different. What is actually needed?Thanks

[Sharks International 2026 @SharksInt2026]

Mark your calendars and save the date - we have exciting news! 🗓️ 🦈

The 5th Sharks International conference is set to take place from 4th to 8th May 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Share this news far and wide and follow us for more updates!

#sharksinternational2026 #SriLanka

[WCS @TheWCS]

Over 90% of the #shark fin trade is now regulated on
@CITES. Implementation is next. New ID guides, launched by @WCSsharks and team today and free to download online, will help customs and enforcement agencies do this effectively. https://t.co/J6qt9nSQjO

[Dave van Beuningen @DavevanB3]

@KenyaAirways @KQSupport I’ve been waiting for a payment from you since Feb! Horrific service! Pls make payment soon! Red number ZNZKQ11062

[Colin Simpfendorfer @SharkColin]

#sharks make the cover of @ScienceMagazine with our paper on #SharksintheDark led by @BritFinucci. It shows one in seven species is threatened with extinction. #sharksdcience #elevatetheskate @ElasmoSociety @OceaniaSharks @SharkTrustUK @SharkRayFund
https://t.co/MiTOIHoxp7

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Aleksey Navalny was a fearless advocate for his beliefs who died unbroken by the tyranny he opposed. He fought corruption, inspired millions and never wavered in his insistence on free expression, the rule of law, and a Russia that is accountable to the people and not a dictator. He died in unyielding defense of his vision of a better future for his country - a vision, and a courageous example, that will never die.

[Important Shark and Ray Areas - ISRAs @SharkRayAreas]

The Important Shark and Ray Areas from the Western Indian Ocean region have been added to our e-atlas! A compendium is coming soon.

View our e-atlas: https://t.co/qfNPPem5JU

Learn more about us: https://t.co/jwmpGfieru

[Dave van Beuningen @DavevanB3]

@TheWCS @WCSocean

[Dave van Beuningen @DavevanB3]

New paper on the 1st record of a megamouth shark from Tanzania (and East Africa), which considerably increases the info available on the global distribution range of this species and demonstrates the value of species-level catch monitoring. Thanks @SharkRayFund for your support.

[Shark Conservation Fund @SharkRayFund]

The mysterious megamouth shark🧐🦈

Discovered in Hawaii 1976, it was thought rare until recent data showed 273 records across 16 countries.
And now, during an SCF-funded project, @TheWCS recorded the 1st ever megamouth in the United Republic of Tanzania!
https://t.co/kpK36BImDD

[WCS @TheWCS]

Important @CITES shark and ray listings went into effect Nov 25. This week, Maldives' @MVPMNY co-hosted an event at our @nyaquarium. Included discussion with WCS's Luke Warwick on how countries can implement these protections.

[Important Shark and Ray Areas - ISRAs @SharkRayAreas]

The Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) project has just completed an expert workshop for the Western Indian Ocean. Experts from across the region delineated 154 candidate ISRAs.

[African Parks @AfricanParks]

Breaking news: African Parks will rewild 2,000 southern white rhino over the next decade. We've purchased the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation to rewild the rhino to safe and well-managed protected areas. More here:https://t.co/PdbzUWm1kX

[Dr. Alison Kock @UrbanEdgeSharks]

South Africa’s iconic #greatwhitesharks declined at some locations, sparking conservation concerns. We combined data from several sources across the country & found that the population has remained relatively stable since protection, but it may have moved eastwards #science (1/2)

[Dr. Alison Kock @UrbanEdgeSharks]

Watch: 'Heart of the Great African Sea Forest' captures an underwater eden https://t.co/KGqHF0sVxi via @capetownetc @SANParks #SeaChangeProject

[Dave van Beuningen @DavevanB3]

@SammSherman27 @Deakin Congrats Sam!! All the best for your new position

[Dave van Beuningen @DavevanB3]

@TantoNomini Thanks @TantoNomini - legend!

[Dave van Beuningen @DavevanB3]

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[Dr Hollie Booth @hollieboothie]

📢 @IUCNShark Human Dimensions Working Group workshop in June! 📢

🎯 To promote effective conservation of #sharks & their cartilaginous cousins by paying attention to human interactions with these species 🦈

We have a great line up!

Register below 👇🏼

https://t.co/AWOjR9xtLl

[Save Our Seas @saveourseas]

Calling all our Cape Town friends!
We are kicking off our anniversary year with an evening of stories & films celebrating sharks, rays & our oceans.

Find more information and reserve your ticket below:
https://t.co/P6FyQbbci2

[South African Network for Coastal&Oceanic Research @SANCORcommunity]

🦈7th Southern African Shark and Ray Symposium
24-27 October 2023 | Durban

@KznSharks & @NRF_SAIAB aims to introduce the next generation of scientists into the field of #shark & #ray #research https://t.co/bZ3eZ6xket