Great White Shark Endangered
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We’re killing our world. The Asians, Japanese and Chinese primarily, kill fish, sharks, dolphins, whales, bears, and all other animals that seem to serve their ancient medicinal practices or their dinner table. They kill millions and millions of sharks a year, with apparent impunity, as no one in government seems to care. The same applies to Blue Fin Tuna, the Sushi staple that is gaining popularity world wide but the Asian community cannot be blamed for all the killing as it seems to be a worldwide practice.
We are not the shepherds of our natural resources, we are the destroyers, and soon it will all be gone and all that will be left for climate change to wipe out will be man, and then the cycle starts anew. The latest creature found to be endangered, a responsibility shared by all nations, not just the Asians, is the majestic, mysterious Great White Shark.
The latest endangered species is one conventionally feared as more harmful to us than the other way around: the great white shark. Environmental groups want the northeastern Pacific Ocean population added to the endangered species list, the Los Angeles Times reports. The population off California’s coast, a genetically distinct one, is in danger of going extinct, thanks in part to fishing practices. Young sharks often get entangled in gill nets, experts explain, and the population has dwindled to just 340 mature sharks.
Mercury levels are another concern—the sharks in this population have a level that is six times higher than that which can cause harm, and they also have contaminated liver tissue. “There could be fewer than 100 breeding females left,” says one expert. “Numbers in this range are lower than most species currently listed as endangered.” A petition was formally filed with the government Friday; if granted, it may lead to fishing changes as well as research into population restoration.
There are alternatives to killing sharks for their fins. Like the years that pass so quickly our creatures are finite. They are here today but could be gone in as little as ten years. Do something about this as they did in California.
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An informative, important article. Thank you Mike.
I was hopeful that you would approve Avi. Thanks.
Man is evolution’s greatest mistake. Mother Nature won’t make the same error twice.
There’s naught for it. America isn’t about to take on the Japs or the Chinese. Animals aren’t worth it to the Obama administration. These animals will die out and everyone will look back, shake their head, and say “what a shame.”
Obama has disappointed me as well on the environmental front Peeler. I’m hoping his second term will be better…