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New Invention Could Help Keep Sharks off Fishing Hooks

Provided by: Mongabay Kids|Published on: May 28, 2026
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  • This short post and accompanying video describe a simple invention designed to protect sharks from being caught accidentally on fishing hooks.
  • Students learn how the device works, its efficacy and why this solution is important.
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Subjects: Science
Authors: Mongabay Kids
Region: Global
Languages: English

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Mongabay Kids
Mongabay Kids is the dedicated youth education initiative at Mongabay, an award-winning nonprofit environmental and conservation news organization. We provide free, age-appropriate news, features, activities, and multimedia resources that inspire curiosity, ecological understanding, and action. Designed for children ages 8-14, families, and educators, Mongabay Kids empowers the next generation to explore, celebrate, and protect the natural world.

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