What has been done to protect great white sharks?

What has been done to protect great white sharks?

In October 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill banning the sale, trade and possession of shark fins. The ban took effect on January 1, 2012, and is similar to other bans that have been approved in eight U.S. States (including Hawaii, Washington, Oregon and Guam).

What can be done to protect sharks?

10 Easy Ways to Save Sharks

1. 1) Take our Shark Free pledge.
2. 2) Spread the word.
3. 3) Make shark Fin Illegal.
4. 4) Donate to the cause.
5. 5) Fight for what you love.
6. 6) Keep sharks out of your cosmetics.
7. 7) Be aware, informed consumers.
8. 8) Host a local screening of Sharkwater.

What is being done to stop shark finning?

Since 2006 Shark Stewards has been a leader in the United States reducing the shark fin trade by applying trade data to legislation banning the sale and trade of shark fin. In 2016 we supported banning the trade in Rhode Island.

Why should we save the great white shark?

Why do we need to protect sharks? Sharks play a crucial role in healthy ocean ecosystems because they are a top predator—they keep prey species populations at a healthy level and prevent algae overgrowth that advances the decline of coral reefs.

Why are sharks endangered?

Sharks are endangered as an exclusive result of human impacts and activities. Today, the main shark threats include commercial shark finning (for traditional medicine and shark fin soup) and entanglement in commercial fishing gear. Other shark threats include habitat degradation and climate change.

Will sharks go extinct?

Scientists say sharks and rays are disappearing from the world’s oceans at an “alarming” rate. The number of sharks found in the open oceans has plunged by 71% over half a century, mainly due to over-fishing, according to a new study. Three-quarters of the species studied are now threated with extinction.

How many sharks die a year?

What if we treated our oceans like they matter? Shark fin soup is well-known. When we hear that 100 million sharks are killed every year by the fishing industry, some people may assume it’s because of shark fin soup.

What purpose do sharks serve?

As apex predators, sharks play an important role in the ecosystem by maintaining the species below them in the food chain and serving as an indicator for ocean health. They help remove the weak and the sick as well as keeping the balance with competitors helping to ensure species diversity.