JOURNAL ARTICLE

SAVE THE SHARKS.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 7. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Randall, Brianna 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the critical decline of shark populations and the need for a shift in public perception to ensure their survival. Sharks, vital to ocean health, have seen a more than 70% decline since the 1970s, primarily due to overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. Despite their portrayal as dangerous predators, the article emphasizes that humans are more likely to be harmed by lightning than by sharks, with only a handful of fatal bites reported annually. Conservationists advocate for viewing sharks as essential wildlife rather than threats, highlighting successful initiatives in places like French Polynesia, where fishing bans have led to population recovery, and the growing ecotourism industry that values sharks alive. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/07, Vol. 207, Issue 7, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:185712253
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