Man vs. Shark: Another Animal-Killing Myth?

Recent shark attacks highlight myths that lead to unnecessary killing.


In a recent series of unfortunate events, two men were tragically killed by sharks while on holiday in the Seychelles Islands. Frantic to prevent resultant dissolution of the area's tourism-based economy, a local fishing community took it upon themselves to remedy the situation by launching a hunt for the animals responsible for the fatal attacks. The state of affairs sheds light on several misconceptions that lead to the unnecessary carnage of imperiled sharks, perpetuates damaging myths surrounding these predators, and misinforms the public on how such situations should be dealt with.
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Study Finds Mediterranean Sea Life is Disappearing

Fish such as the shark and bluefin tuna are disappearing from the Mediterranean, according to a study published by the International Union of Conservation of Nature.

This study gathered data on 519 species of Mediterranean fish and found that roughly ten percent of these species are under serious, immediate threat. Specifically endangered are sharks and batoids (rays and skates).

Over forty percent of the 76 species of sharks and batoids are endangered, according to the study.  These species are in immediate danger of extinction, which will seriously affect the marine food chain.

For more information on this new study, visit New Study Finds Mediterranean Sea Life Dwindling .