Our Mission Statement
To contribute to the worldwide conservation of the Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias. To increase public awareness, dispel the myths about the great white shark and provide some hope for the species survival.
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The White Shark Conservation Trust has been established to promote awareness of the need to conserve and protect the white shark, Carcharodon carcharias and to educate the public about the animal. This action was triggered by a personal desire of one of the Trustees who decided he could no longer remain an armchair environmentalist. The realisation of the absolute fragility of these creatures was brought home to Bruce Goorney on a life changing expedition to see the sharks first hand at the Neptune Islands in the Spencer Gulf, South Australia in January 2008.
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Surfer punches shark in the nose after it attacked his board at popular Coromandel beach
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The surfer emerged with only a small cut after paddling to shore following the attack.www.lifegate.com/people/news/great-white-shark-mediterranean
Great white sharks are disappearing from the Mediterranean: why that's not good news - LifeGate
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Great white shark numbers in the Mediterranean Sea have declined rapidly, as a new study highlights, which is bad news because the predator’s disappearance would significantly impact the entire ecosystem.www.totallyveganbuzz.com/news/lewis-hamilton-slams-shark-fin-trade/?fbclid=IwAR3UH5knjn57YAXDRm5c...
Lewis Hamilton slams barbaric shark fin trade and expresses disgust | Totally Vegan Buzz
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Vegan Race car champion Lewis Hamilton has spoken out against the brutal practice of shark finning calling it “barbaric” and “disgusting”. The five-time Formula One race car champion condemned the shark fin trade after U.S. wildlife inspectors busted a consignment that contained 1,400 poun...We are very excited to see our 3D printed jaw taking shape. As we understand it, the upper jaw will be completed early next week. The jaw forms a physical part of our educational program for children which is currently also in development after many years of discussion. We will be rolling this out later in 2020.
When will this demand ever end?..
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Global demand for Colombian shark fins triggers intense debate
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Catching sharks, cutting off their fins and tossing them in the ocean is not allowed in Colombia, but it's happening.
Sharks in NZ Maori Culture
Many Kiwis are unaware of the cultural significance of the white shark to the Maori people.
Why Save Sharks
So why the need to protect them, or any other shark? The need to be eco friendly, the desire to protect our planet this is something that is being increasingly embraced across the globe.
How You Can Help
Sometimes it seems like theres a rising tide of apathy and we as individuals are powerless to stop it. This is not true there are so many things we can do, little things can send a powerful message.
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