Why should i care about sharks?
Sharks are critical to the survival of the ocean. They control our fish and seal populations which help the whole planet. They keep the sea in balance. Sharks have been around for millions of years, they existed when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But you see we have a problem, sharks are being hunted for their fins. Fishermen go out and cast out large nets to catch the sharks after the sharks are pulled up onto the boat the fishermen cut off their fins and put the rest of the shark into the ocean again. The reason they do this is because of a trend in Asia called shark fin soup. It's a considered a delicacy to lots of people. Now, this where it gets tricky, how are we supposed help sharks? There are many ways believe it or not you can help. You can tell your family and friends about how awesome sharks are, you can learn about sharks, and you can use reusable water bottles to reduce the plastic in the ocean.
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How Can I Help?
There're many ways you can help sharks which ultimately helps humans. You can reduce your use of plastic, recycle, eat fish that have been sustainably sourced, and by becoming a Shark Mate!
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How Can I Learn More?
You can learn more by going to your local aquarium, reading books about sharks, watching documentaries about sharks and the ocean, and by being a Shark Mate!
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Why Does This Matter?
Sharks are critical to the life of the ocean and to the survival of our planet. The ocean provides a large amount of all the oxygen that we consume, so without this oxygen producing environment humans would be in trouble.
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