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(Photo courtesy of Shark Trust www.sharktrust.org)
Unchanged for nearly 400 million years, sharks have been unfairly stereotyped as man’s enemy for a countless number of years.
The rising demand for Shark Fin Soup among Asian countries has seen the rapid decline of many species, but due to the lack of public interest, sharks have quickly become vulnerable and their demise could lead to our own.
As a vital link in the marine food web, sharks keep the marine ecosystems balanced; wiping them out would lead to a global environmental crisis.
There are a few simple things we can do to help raise awareness and protect these beautiful creatures from becoming extinct.
One of Project Aware’s current global initiatives is Protect the Sharks.
Have a look at their site; http://www.projectaware.org/english/global_initiatives/protect_the_sharks.aspx
Stop by Global Dive’s Club night on Monday 29 June to find out more.
