Misc. Article

Worldwide, sharks have killed:
2008: 4 people
2007: 1 person
2006: 4 people
2005: 4 people

EVERY DAY people kill over 200,000 sharks.

"Sharks kill fewer than 4 humans on average each year, while humans kill an estimated 100 million sharks annually. You're more likely to be killed by a lightning strike, bee sting, falling coconut or falling vending machine than a shark bite." - SharkAngels.org

"Media hype feeds our irrational fear of sharks. In 2007, one person died from a shark bite, worldwide. Three people died from falling in sand pits, 20 from dog bites, 49 from lightening strikes and 79 from hunting accidents. 747 people died from bicycle accidents."

I've said it before and I'll say it again - we've got problems.  The more people who understand that we have a problem, the better. 

Check out www.SharkAngels.org for more information.

Sign a letter to U.S. senators urging them to vote "YES" on The Shark Conservation Act of 2009 that will close current loopholes to stop the practice while revitalizing shark conservation efforts on a global scale.