Shark Campaign Objectives

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Well protected sharks are a valuable tourist attraction.

 

    1. Dispel the myth that sharks and rays are dangerous.
    2. Raise awareness that sharks and rays are important for the health of the Oceans
    3. Raise awareness that shark and ray populations locally and globally are threatened by unsustainable shark fishing.
    4. Develop public and government support for shark and ray protection.
    5. Work with schools, colleges and universities on lessons, presentations and activities to help protect sharks and rays.
    6. Work with government departments to add sharks and rays to the protected species law in Malaysia with fishing levels managed to appropriate sustainable levels.
    7. Improve shark and ray protection by advocating change by appropriate government departments of regulations or sizes of existing marine protected areas.
    8. Implement shark and ray protection through advocacy and networking to improve fisheries management.
    9. Contribute to the Malaysian economy by improving the marine tourism products offered.

 

hand feeding tame rays is a very popular tourist attraction that protects areas and populations.

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Partners

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