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SHARK CONSERVATION

WHY IS SHARK CONSERVATION IMPORTANT

Shark conservation is the practice of protecting shark species and their habitats. Sharks play an important role in balancing the marine environment and provide stability to many other marine ecosystems. For Shark Guardian, the goal of shark conservation is to ensure that sharks will be around for future generations to enjoy and also to recognize the importance of sharks for humans and other species alike. 

TOP 8 HUMAN IMPACT THREATS TO SHARKS

  • Unregulated shark fishing

  • Shark bycatch from fishing

  • Shark finning

  • Demand for shark fin soup

  • Shark souvenirs and Jewellery

  • Ghost nets

  • Shark nets along beaches

  • Pollution and marine debris

70-150 Million sharks are killed each year 

Some shark populations have decreased by more than 90% 

One Third of all sharks are Threatened with extinction

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