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Species of shark implicated in attacks around the world from 1580 - 2011. http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/sharks/statistics/species2.htm. Sharks. And the environment. Over 400 species 400 million years old Sixth Sense Appetite Eyesight/Smell. Shark Facts. Apex predators
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Species of shark implicated in attacks around the world from 1580 - 2011 http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/sharks/statistics/species2.htm
Sharks And the environment
Over 400 species • 400 million years old • Sixth Sense • Appetite • Eyesight/Smell Shark Facts
Apex predators • Important part of ocean ecosystems Role
Overfishing • Tragedy of the Commons • Biomagnification or bioaccumulation Eco Concepts
Shark Finning The Problem and The Implications
Nearly 1/3 of 400 species threatened with extinction • USA: 90% of shark numbers has dropped in the last 30 years • Overfishing • Bycatch • Pollution • Shark finning Problem
Soup • Weddings and special occasions • Many people don’t realize the cruelty or the problem Why?
Involves people of all backgrounds all over the world • Shark finners • Importers • Marketers • Consumers • Local community Shark finning is an international issue
Taiwan (first Asian country) • USA • Hawaii • Oregon • Washington • California Banning