![]() ![]() ![]() For me the fact that humans kill 73 million sharks a year, roughly two every second, is the most terrifying shark statistic to share.” JAWS wasn’t a documentary and the fact is that toasters, ladders, dogs, vending machines and lightning strikes each kill more people than sharks every year. The survey revealed that three times as many people think sharks are more deadly than cattle yet, on average, British cows alone kill nearly as many people (five) every year as all the sharks in the world combined (six).Ĭampaign director for Bite-Back Graham Buckingham said: “For decades Hollywood movies and the media have only represented sharks as monsters. For the love of sharks and the future of the planet I’m supporting Bite-Back’s campaigns to curb demand for shark products.”īite-Back says the fear of sharks overshadows the reality. The consequences will certainly impact the seafood we eat and the air we breathe. “It’s my belief that this deep-rooted fear is hindering shark conservation efforts and yet an ocean without sharks could be catastrophic for life on earth. They’re absolutely crucial to the health of the marine environment. ![]() TV naturalist and Bite-Back patron Steve Backshall said: “Love them or loathe them, if you want to protect the oceans you’ve got to stĪrt with sharks. While 83% think more should be done to protect the world’s oceans, 64% would prefer sharks not to exist.Īccording to the research, sharks are the stuff of nightmares for nearly half (46%) of the UK population with more people terrified by sharks than spiders, snakes and rodents combined. ![]() Research by Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation reveals that Brits are in love with the oceans - but not with sharks. ![]()
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