Shark enthusiasts and people who are aware of the sharks plight and importance are occasionally just as part of the problem as the fisherman who catches the sharks. Many people love to see sharks yet when out with family may partake in eating shark fin soup. Stay away from eating shark fin soup and shark steaks. Get the word out to any restaurant who do serve this type of food, in as polite and non threatening way. Some other effective pro-shark methods can be to not buy shark teeth or even shark medicine such as shark cartilage. Try getting active into groups that are working to ban the fishing of sharks. Long line fishing boats that target sharks is a complete disaster for the ecosystem of the oceans and our shark friends. Did you know that an organization called Sea Shepherd take a bit more radical approach. Patrolling the waters of the Galapagos Islands this organization has been responsible for disrupting illegal long-line fishing.
Below are some very helpful links that will shed some valuable information on sharks and their plight.
- Information out of Australia on shark conservation.
- Slaughter in Paradise: J'Accuse! Sorty by Wolfgang Leander
Shark Tourism- The Importance of this Attraction.
THE OCEAN CONSERVANCY petitions the US government on issues often directly related to the over fishing of sharks and rays. Please contact these groups and others listed on our links page. For an overview of the achievements and mandates of some of these organizations visit the ACTIVISTS SAVING SHARKS page.