Like
many animals in our world, sharks are in danger. In the last 15
years, mankind has depleted some shark species numbers up to 80
percent.
However, unlike most other fish, sharks grow slowly and have very
few offspring. This makes them particularly vulnerable to over-fishing
and human exploitation.
Sharks are top predators, therefore, they are a critical component
of the ocean's sensitive food webs. Currently, some species are being
finned and fished to near extinction which may have profound negative
effects upon all other organisms within the marine environment. If
something radical is not done soon to help the plight of sharks,
it may be too late!
Adopting a shark is your chance to make a difference. Not only can
you actively contribute to the preservation of these living fossils,
you can actually track and name your own living shark! |
