Sharks are vitally important apex predators. With 90% of the world's large shark populations already wiped out, they are being depleted faster than they can reproduce. This threatens the stability of marine ecosystems around the world.
100 million sharks are killed each year by longline fishermen using a barbaric practice known as shark finning. Hooked sharks are hauled onto boats. Their fins are sliced off while they're still alive. Helpless, these animals are then tossed back into the ocean where, unable to swim without their fins, they sink towards the bottom and die an agonizing death. Shark finning has increased due to the growing demand for shark fins used for shark fin soup and traditional cures, improved fishing technology, and most sadly, improved market economics.
To learn more about the horrible practice of shark finning and its impact on the shark population, check out the Shark Education page provided at WWW.SHARKWATER.COM and check out the amazing film "SHARKWATER" by Rob Stewart. It may change your thoughts on these majestic creatures. Discover more about Sharks and how you can help preserve them at any of these websites:
WWW.SHARKWATER.COM
WWW.SAVINGSHARKS.COM
WWW.SHARKSAVERS.ORG
WWW.BITE-BACK.COM
WWW.SHARKS.ORG
WWW.SHARKTRUST.ORG
