Issues Facing Sharks The Truth About Sharks

The Truth About Sharks

Education is an extremely valuable tool in our conservation arsenal. Sadly, myths and misunderstanding surround sharks, as does a general lack of awareness of their plight. The following compilations offer some truths about sharks and provide more insight into the issues facing their continued existence.


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The Truth About Sharks

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Predator or Prey

Sharks kill fewer than 4 humans on average each year, while humans kill an estimated 100 million sharks annually.

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Evolved to Perfection

Sharks have been honed to perfection, having existed on this planet for over 400 million years.

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Why We Need Sharks

Sharks play a vital role at the top of the food chain by maintaining balance in the oceans.

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Looming Extinction

* An estimated 73 million sharks are killed each year (that works out to more than 10,000 sharks per hour).

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Shark Fin Soup

Shark fins are tasteless, and may contain high levels of toxic methyl-mercury.

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Laws Protecting Sharks

Only a small number of countries have banned finning - many more need to be encouraged to enact legislation.

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Shark Products

Many people assume that because they don’t eat shark fin soup – then they can’t possibly be contributing to the demise of the sharks and rays.