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Help Save Sharks

Shark conservationist and photographer Shawn Heinrichs
once said, “My belief is that once we have uncovered such an
important truth, we have an obligation, no, a duty, to do
something about it.” So what can we do to help save sharks?
One of the best things to do is to take action on shark
conservation causes. Right now there are many key pieces of
legislation being considered to help stop shark finning and
shut down the fin trade. Sign petitions, reach out to
policymakers, and attend hearings to let your voice be heard!
You can find ways to get involved in these efforts at
@voice4sharks on Instagram. Another key way to help make a
change is by not eating shark fin soup, or other shark
products! The way you spend your dollars speaks volumes,
because without demand for shark fins, there will gradually
be no supply of them either! You can also help shark
populations recover by ensuring that your seafood is
sustainably sourced, as many commercial fisheries decimate
shark numbers via bycatch. Programs like Monterey Bay
Aquarium’s Seafood Watch are great resources to reference.
Most importantly, share your voice for sharks! It can be
difficult to save an animal that many people fear; help others
understand these creatures and their importance by speaking
up for them and sharing with others what you’ve come to
learn about them!
“What sparked your love for sharks?”

“There was a picture on Pinterest “Something that really changed my
that I saw... of a large white [shark] perspective on sharks was when I was five I
flying out of the water and for watched Jaws by myself and didn’t get
some reason instead of terrifying scared I got sad when they killed the shark
me, it inspired me… Now, I fight at the end I got extremely interested in
for the ones that can’t fight for sharks… I just love how majestic and
themselves.” beautiful they are.”
-@mterstorg14sharks -Lucy
“[I] saw blacktips in Denver aquarium,
“Information from you and other instantly fell in love! My dream is to see
ocean protectors that educate on sharks in the wild.”
how critical apex predators are to -Ariana
the health of the ocean. When the “OneOcean Diving really opened up my
crucial role sharks play in the circle eyes... The folks at OneOcean Diving
of life and how that affects really do an awesome job at education and
EVERYTHING was fully conservation for sharks.”
explained, that’s when I realized -Gerald G.
sharks should be revered, not
feared.”
-Cami K.
“Seeing them at aquariums
in-person you see how majestic
and tame they are!”
-Sam W.
Jim Abernethy