Save the Sharks

Save the Sharks

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How many shark species are there?

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There’s more than 500 known shark species. TWEET

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17

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There are 17 shark sanctuaries around the world TWEET
Global Efforts to Protect Sharks

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Shark facts 1
Shark facts 1
Article July 26, 2017

9 Surprising Shark Facts

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Shark facts 1
Article July 26, 2017

9 Surprising Shark Facts

Sharks have been around for 400 million years, before the time of the dinosaurs, but there’s much more to them than big teeth and summer blockbusters. Consider these facts, which will change what you think about sharks.

Mike Coots Sharks
Mike Coots Sharks
Article July 6, 2016

Shark Attack Survivor’s Stunning Photos

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Mike Coots Sharks
Article July 6, 2016

Shark Attack Survivor’s Stunning Photos

Mike Coots lost his leg to a tiger shark at age 18 while surfing off Kauai, Hawaii. But the experience didn’t shake his love for riding waves, the ocean—or sharks.

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