Shark Extinction

SHARK EXTINCTION THE SHOCKING IRUTH Shark Species Population Decline Since 1970's 100% 80% THRESHER 97% 97% 99% 99% 99% GREAT WHITE TIGER SCALLOPED BULL DUSKY SMOOTH PORBEAGLE НАММЕR НАММЕR НЕAD НЕAD • Decline from 1986 # Decline from 1950 11,000 Number of Sharks killed every hour 264,000 Number of Sharks killed every day 100 million Number of Sharks killed every year 10% Remaining global Shark population as compared to 20 years ago Imagine the population of the USA shrinking to just that of New York City in a generation! FACT: Shark reproduction rates cannot compensate for this slaughter Sharks are slow to mature (7-25 years to reach sexual maturity) Most are only able to produce 1-2 pups per year Three Key Steps to Protect Sharks Reduce number of sharks caught in commercial fisheries 2 End shark finning 3 Reduce demand for shark products ACT NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. SPREAD THE WORD, SUPPORT THE NPO'S LISTED BELOW AND PETITION YOUR GOVERNMENT FOR TOUGH ACTION. by www.oceana.org www.sharkdefenders.com www.sharkangels.org www.sossaveoursharks.com www.stopsharkfinning.net I www.unitedconservationists.org com, Smeiste %24 created