Around 100 million sharks are killed by humans each year—that’s 200 sharks per minute. Dive into more information about the threats endangering these incredible animals.
Fishing
Unsustainable commercial fishing practices and demand for shark fin soup has caused a steep decline in global shark populations—by up to 90% in some areas of the world.
Habitat loss
Sharks are losing their habitats due to man-made events such as oil spills, pollution, chemical waste, trawling fishing nets, and destruction of reefs—just to name a few.
Marine pollution
An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic trash enter the ocean every year and the World Economic Forum predicts that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish (by weight) in the world’s oceans.
Climate change
As water temperatures and acidity levels rise due to acute climate change, sharks could face devastating impacts to their habitats, reproduction, and food sources.