‘Free the Sharks’ Week

Sharks continue to intrigue and frighten humans, but their bad rap is undeserved.

Who’s really killing whom?

While there are a handful of well-publicized shark attacks around the world each year, humans pose the much bigger threat.

In 2014, three humans were killed by sharks worldwide vs. 100 million sharks killed by humans on average per year:

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They’re killed for their . . .

 

Teeth

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Jaws

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Fins

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and just for “fun.”

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