NameNon-fatal Unprovoked Fatal Unprovoked ProvokedAir/Sea Disaster BoatScavengeUnassignedTotals Great White Leopard Hammerhead Blue Mako Gray Thresher Sting Ray Tiger Whale Species of shark implicated in attacks around the world from
Sharks And the environment
Shark Facts Over 400 species 400 million years old Sixth Sense Appetite Eyesight/Smell
Role Apex predators Important part of ocean ecosystems
Eco Concepts Overfishing Tragedy of the Commons Biomagnification or bioaccumulation
Shark Finning The Problem and The Implications
Problem 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
Why? Soup Weddings and special occasions Many people don’t realize the cruelty or the problem
Shark finning is an international issue Involves people of all backgrounds all over the world Shark finners Importers Marketers Consumers Local community
Banning Taiwan (first Asian country) USA Hawaii Oregon Washington California