Sharks in Trouble
Sharks have been in our ocean for over 400 million years. Now, the survival of many species is in danger. This extinction crisis is avoidable if we act to address the primary threat: overfishing.
In this section
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What Is Overfishing?
Overfishing happens when fish are removed faster than they can be replenished. But why are sharks so vulnerable?
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How Bad Is It?
How do you measure extinction threats? And how bad is it for sharks and rays?
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Why Sharks Matter
Why sharks, skates and rays are worth protecting, and what happens to the ocean without them.
