Alas, something to cheer about!

Palau is to create the world’s first “shark sanctuary”, banning all commercial shark fishing in its waters.
It will protect about 600,000 sq km (230,000 sq miles) of ocean, an area about the size of France.

BBC News - Palau pioneers 'shark sanctuary'

BBC News - Palau pioneers 'shark sanctuary'

BBC’s take can be found here Palau pioneers ‘shark sanctuary’ …