Shark Conservation Links

Photo courtesy Hugh Ross

Every day the world's shark population shrinks.

Some estimates suggest that over 100 million sharks are slaughtered every year, most of these for their fins alone. 'Finning' or the killing of sharks and dumping of their carcass after the dorsal fin is removed is the primary culprit for the massive numbers of sharks killed annually.

At this rate, the risk of extinction draws ever closer for certain species.

If you want to do something about it, we have gathered some resources below to help you get started. There are many like minded people who also want to help and anything you can do will help.

Check back regularly for updates and be sure to email us with any suggestions for additions to this page.

Petitions

Project AWARE Petition

Urge the US Senate to protect sharks

Petition Online

Care2 Petitions

Shark Trust Petition

Web Sites

OCEANA

Protecting the world's oceans

Shark Research Institute

Conservation, Research, Education, Legislation

Adopt a Shark

Adopt your own shark for only $2 a month, and other programs.

The Shark Foundation

To contribute to the protection and preservation of sharks.

Wildaid

Shark Conservation program.

Saving Sharks

Ways to get involved.

Shark Trust

The UK charity for shark conservation. The Trust works to advance the worldwide conservation of sharks through science, education, influence and action.

Sharklife

Conservation group.

Shark Savers

Our Mission is to save sharks: Awareness, Education, Action

Shark Alliance

A coalition of non-governmental organisations dedicated to the conservation of sharks.

The Dorsal Fin

News and info about sharks to promote awareness.

Elasmodiver

Sharks and Rays of the world.

If you are on facebook there are an endless amount of groups and fan pages devoted to the plight of sharks.  Some of our favorites are:

Support Our Sharks

Shark Finatics

Stop Shark Finning

The Global Shark Initiative

Banquet Goers Say No to Shark Finning

Shark Alliance

Movies

If you haven't already seen it or know someone who needs some convincing, Sharkwater is a must see.

Public Service Announcements from Wildaid.

Products

Use your purchasing power to buy sharky products whose profits go to shark conservation!

Tresfin

Designer kitchen knives: a stainless steel shark-tooth-sharp blade with a shark face design and an ergonomic and non-slip rubber coated handle shaped like a shark's body.