Sharks are one of Mother Earth’s most beautiful and deadly predators, but there is so much more to them than their status in popular culture as killing machines!
Read this great infographic to learn more about these phenomenal fish, take the quiz and earn points towards a SEED to plant a tree to contribute to shark survival across the world!
What you’ll learn and why it matters:
Sharks are the most famous ocean predator, and appear in countless movies as ruthless and scary predators. But how much do you really know about sharks?Did you know, for example, that many shark species are currently endangered and at risk of extinction? In this shark quiz, you’ll discover why it’s so important that we pay attention to these great predators of the deep!
Why we love this infographic!
Even these large, powerful predators aren’t safe from the consequences of human actions. If they continue being accidentally or intentionally fished, then marine ecosystems become unstable, and could be changed irreversibly for the worse!However, there is still hope: there are many things that we can do to ensure their survival such as creating sanctuaries, and that is only the start. There’s always the possibility of Mother Earth finding her way back, but only if we are prepared to help her!
Quiz gratitude:
Thanks to the Pew Charitable Trusts, an organization dedicated to improving the public, for this colorful infographic on shark facts!