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The European Commission promises new measures to protect Europe's sharks from overfishing

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Michael BärFebruary 6, 2009

The European Commission has promised new measures to protect Europe's sharks from overfishing. The underwater predators -- which are integral to maintaining balance in the marine world -- are becoming endangered. EU ministers are set to discuss proposals in April - but it could be 2010 before any of them actually go into effect.

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