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David Shiffman, a marine conservation biologist and professor at Arizona State University, is touring the world to speak on behalf of sharks. He recently stopped in the Florida Keys, former

Sharks are some of the most ecologically important and most threatened animals on Earth. Recent reports show that up to one-third of all known species of

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Sharks are much more severely threatened by humans than vice versa. A marine biologist explains how people can help protect sharks and why some strategies are more effective than others.

Sharks are some of the most ecologically important and most threatened animals on Earth. Recent reports show that up to one-third of all known species

If you were to make a list of animals or creatures that most people find scary, you’d probably include alligators and crocodiles. If you’ve spent a lot of time in the desert, scorpions might be there as well. And there’s practically no debate that you’d probably also write down sharks — particularly great white sharks.In pop culture, they’re seen as predators and can kill us,

A string of close encounters with sharks recently on both coasts have left beach goers and officials worried, and some of New York City's most popular beaches have closed.

A string of close encounters with sharks recently on both coasts have left beach goers and officials worried, and some of New York City's most popular beaches have closed.

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