Shark Savers - EDUCATION

EDUCATION

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The more you learn about sharks, the more awe-inspiring they are! Dive into knowledge about sharks and see why they're worth saving.

Shark Nets in South Africa: O, what a tangled net we weave

Shark Fact List

Debunking the Myths: Shark Bites and Shark Diving

Our answers to issues raised by the recent shark diving fatality.

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National Geographic's 'Shark Warnings' on Wild Chronicles

National Geographic has just released a podcast on shark conservation that you will want to see!

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Shark Finning

Shark finning is a practice where sharks are caught, hauled on board, their fins sliced off, and then the still-living, finless bodies are tossed overboard.

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Bycatch: Why it's bad for sharks

Bycatch is when a species of fish or marine mammal is unintentionally caught while fishing for a specific 'target' species.

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Shark Attack! Media Hype vs. Shark Truth

The media has given sharks a bad rap. Is the media-hyped fear of sharks justified?

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450 Million Years of Sharks

Learn about the early years of prehistoric sharks and how they've survived longer than most other animals.

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Sharks are in danger of extinction: but by how much?

Sharks, perhaps more than any other sub-class of animals, are being hunted down at an alarming rate for their fins and many species are verging on extinction.

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Myth: Shark Attacks Are Common