the economic Valur of sharks
Worth more than the sum of their parts:
Sharks are the drivers of dive and eco-tourism and entertainment industries that generate billions of dollars per year, making use of the animals as a renewable resource, providing jobs to thousands, and bringing benefits to whole communities around the world. A shark that is being fished and killed only brings in a one-time profit of a couple of hundred dollars at most, for a few people who catch, import and export, and sell that fish.
When we compare the numbers, the killing of sharks and rays becomes blatantly illogical and short-sighted. And slaughtering sharks for fun or for competition seems insane. In this section, we investigate and report on the many ways sharks should be valued from a financial and economic perspective.
Financial Valuations of Species
The numbers make it clear, sharks and rays are by far worth more alive than dead. In collaboration with Endangered Wildlife ÖU.
Sharks in the Entertainment industry
Sharks make big bucks for entertainment, yet they rarely receive compensation for their A-List status.
Shark Ecotourism
A booming industry that may save sharks. Dive into hotspots around the world and the foundational data that shows how important they are.