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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Article July 26, 2017

9 Surprising Shark Facts

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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.

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Shark Attack Survivor’s Stunning Photos

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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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