Protecting sharks needs to become a higher priority due to the fact that they could go extinct in a few decades. Learning about how to help protect sharks and executing these ideas is a small start but a large step in protecting sharks from extinction.
To begin, there are numerous ways to help sharks. Learning as much as possible about sharks gives you a head start on knowing their conflicts. You could talk to your local educators, activists, and volunteer with shark conservation organizations in order to learn more. Not using shark products is also a good idea because if you use them, the producers are encouraged and the demand is increased. Along the same line, reducing your seafood consumption is decreasing the demand. In order to get closer with the sharks, you could go cage diving and get a closer look at the majestic creatures. Finally, after learning everything for yourself, you need to spread the word and alert others through social media. You need to speak out and contact local authorities if you are a witness to abuse, like shark finning. No one is going to call you a tattletale for saving a species from becoming extinct (Rogers).
In conclusion, protecting sharks isn’t that difficult to do because of the numerous opportunities that are given to the public. Utilizing these can be a key to protecting sharks from becoming extinct.
“Help #savesharks” Youtube, uploaded by LUSH Cosmetics North America, 4 Jul. 2015
Rogers, Michael. “10 Easy Ways To Help Save Sharks” Shark Sider, 24 Aug. 2016