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What is European Shark Week?
• Every October, events are held across Europe to raise awareness about the threats facing sharks in European and global waters.
• Major issues include the shark fin trade, bycatch, overfishing, habitat degradation, and poaching.
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The Myth…"Perhaps more than any other creature,
thewhite shark seems more than the sum
of itsparts. A package of cartilage, guts, hide,
andteeth has somehow become one of the
morefeared animals on earth.“ – Richard Ellis, 1991
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I have feelings too!
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The Myth…
“And, you know, the thing about a shark... he's got lifeless eyes. Black eyes. Like a doll's eyes. When he comes at you, he doesn't seem to be living.” – Jaws
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My work with great white sharks in Gansbaai, South Africa
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Doodling…
It’s SCIENCE!
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Always look before you leap!
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Dorsal Fin IdentificationTake photos of each shark’s dorsal fin to enter into a database (DARWIN), tokeep track of sightings. The dorsal fin is like our fingerprint, unique to everyindividual!
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Dorsal Fin IdentificationTake photos of each shark’s dorsal fin to enter into a database (DARWIN), tokeep track of sightings. The dorsal fin is like our fingerprint, unique to everyindividual!
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Poaching MonitoringUnfortunately, great white sharks have one major predator: humans.
Their jaws can sell for up to $20,000 on the black market, making them prime targets for poachers, even in areas where they are strictly protected.
Using the DARWIN identification software, I am able to easily Identify sharks that have recently been hooked, to determine when and where a poaching incident occurred. This is vital to getting a better understanding of the illegal trade.
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For more on shark conservation, visit:
www.sharktrust.orgwww.sharkalliance.org
And come speak with me for more information on how you can get involved with shark conservation and research,
at home and abroad.
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Ocean Conservation Society12:45 – 1:30 pm, Wednesdays
Seward Studio