Most people are scared of sharks because of horror stories people have heard or have experienced. Less than 100 people are killed by sharks a year, majority being killed by a great white shark. Some of those fear turns into hate for these beautiful creatures when they are spotted. Every year, over 100,000,000 (100 million!) sharks are killed, from people hunting them for their fins and then just leaving the shark to just die, climate change, habitat loss, and bycatching, which is when sharks get caught in fishing nets or other fishing equipment and end up getting stuck and will die. Currently, there are over 1,000 different types of sharks that are endangered, and it is only a matter of time before they will disappear altogether
This site is designed to talk about only a few species of sharks, some endangered and some that are considered vulnerable. The more information that you know about sharks, the less scary and intimidating they are. Some species are gentle giants, like the whale shark, where as other species, like the great white shark, is known to kill more people than other sharks. Last year, in 2023, there were about 90 people that were bitten by sharks, and only 10 of those attacks were fatal. A main reason why sharks bite people is because they are confused or curious. reason why they may bite is because someone is intruding on their home, or accidentally mistake us for their food, like seals. Sharks are normally the most active during dusk, so it best to avoid being in the water during dusk, dawn, or night since they are not easy to be seen during those times.