Sunday, June 15, 2008

Saving Sharks

http://www.savingsharks.com
Here are some fast facts about sharks:

-Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years
-There are 375 shark species
-Sharks are intelligent and can be trained
-100 million sharks are killed each year for their fins
-The largest shark is the Whale shark, averaging 9 metres (30 feet) in length—the size of a large bus
-Whale sharks are not aggressive. They eat zooplankton, small fish and squid
-When a shark loses a tooth, a new one grows in its place
-Mako and Blue sharks are the fastest swimming sharks
-Sharks can take hours or even days to die after being finned
-Sharks are a critical part of marine ecosystems

Thanks Nick for your concern and thoughtfulness in sharing your knowledge to protect and conserve mother nature. We really appreciate your contribution and efforts. No matter how small it is, collectively we can make a difference.