Shark conservation News

Shark Awareness Day sheds light on the ocean’s most misunderstood predators by highlighting 7 of the weirdest shark species that truly exist. From the goblin shark with its protruding jaws to the sawshark with its chainsaw-like snout, these 7 bizarre creatures showcase the diversity of marine life. The list of 7 also features the frilled shark, cookiecutter shark, and others with strange looks and behaviors, reminding us how little we know about the deep sea and why shark conservation matters.

The disappearance of Great white sharks from False Bay has caused major disruptions in the marine food web. Orca predation and unsustainable human activities have been identified as key factors behind the rapid decline of these apex predators. The study highlights the urgent need for global shark conservation efforts to maintain marine biodiversity and ecological stability.

As per a study, ominous background music present in shark documentaries may affect viewers' attitude and could thus hamper people's willingness to participate in conservation efforts.