The first study to assess the worldwide status of 21 species of pelagic sharks and rays — those living and hunting in open seas — found that more than half are rapidly being fished out of existence.

Particularly vulnerable species include the short-finned mako, the thresher and the silky, said the report, to be published in the journal Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems.

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