| Sharks have a bad reputation as blood-thirsty killers. But only a few kinds of shark are dangerous and attacks on people are rare. Other animals like tigers, and even elephants, which also occasionally kill people, are more popular. People need to be concerned about sharks because they are increasingly threatened by over-fishing. Some sharks, like lemon sharks I Florida, in the USA, also suffer because of the destruction of mangrove swamps which are important nurseries for their pups. To begin to like sharks, people need to learn all about them. By visiting an aquarium, everyone can see the grace and beauty of sharks. Good swimmers can learn to snorkel and scuba dive, and may be lucky enough to see sharks in the sea. In some areas, like California in the USA, scuba divers are taken on trips to specific places where they can observe truly wild sharks. |
