Discover why sharks are crucial for ocean balance and human survival. Learn from shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder why saving these diverse species matters for our planet.
We fear them because of how movies and media portray them.
We admire their strength and power.
But sharks are much more than predators.
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Sharks have existed for over 450 million years.
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There are more than 500 species worldwide.
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Some glow in the dark, like the kitefin and dwarf lantern shark.
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Some are social, like the lemon shark.
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The cow shark can give birth to over 100 pups at once.
These species keep the ocean balanced.
When sharks disappear, marine ecosystems collapse.
When ecosystems collapse, humans are at risk too.
Paul de Gelder knows this better than anyone.
He was an elite Australian Navy clearance diver.
A shark attack during a mission cost him two limbs.
Instead of turning away, he turned toward the sharks.
He studied them during his recovery.
He became an expert.
Now, he spends his life fighting to protect them.
His book Shark is more than a story.
It is a message for everyone who cares about the ocean.
It is a call to action for Shark Week viewers, Seaspiracy fans, and conservationists worldwide.
Questions for You:
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Do you see sharks as killers, or as guardians of the sea?
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What happens to your seafood if shark populations collapse?
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Will your children inherit oceans full of life or empty waters?
