Celebrate Shark Week 2011 with Oceana
On July 31, Shark Week is back! More than 30 million Americans will tune in to watch stories about amazing, powerful sharks. But the truth is that sharks are in trouble from their top predator: humans.
Caught on fishing lines and targeted for their fins, shark numbers are dropping, and fast. Oceana is once again a conservation partner of Shark Week, and we hope that in addition to catching Discovery’s great programming, you’ll take a moment to help the ocean’s top predators.
Sharks are great to watch on TV, but we need them in the wild, too. Here are some ways you can help:
What You Can Do
1. Take Action. If even just 10% of all Shark Week viewers took action to protect sharks, that would equal millions of people speaking up for the animals they tune in to see each year.
2. Adopt a Shark. Make a $35 donation and get a shark cookie cutter and recipe card.
3. Spread the Word. Watch “Mad Men” actress January Jones swim with sharks in Belize and the Bahamas, then take action and pass it on!
4. Bid on a Board. Place your bid on four exclusive Shark Week surfboards, designed by Quiksilver. All the proceeds go to Oceana.
Learn More
1. Factsheet: Shark Attack Statistics: Learn the truth about shark attacks.
2. Factsheet: Shark Myths vs. Facts: Find out some of the most common misconceptions about sharks.
3. Factsheet: Sharks in Peril: Find out why you should be scared for sharks.
4. Factsheet: Tips for Avoiding Shark Attacks: Learn how to avoid becoming a (very rare) shark bite victim.
