Every year on July 14, the world celebrates an important environmental event – Shark Awareness Day.

The purpose of Shark Awareness Day

Shark Awareness Day aims to draw humanity’s attention to these animals, improve awareness of the important role of fish for our planet, disprove myths about sharks as sea monsters, emphasize the need to preserve natural creations.

The threat of extinction

About a quarter of shark species are on the verge of extinction, the reason for this is humans. After all, man destroys more than 80 million sharks a year. The disappearance of these fish will cause an increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the water, destruction of reefs, total pollution of the seas and oceans, disruption of the food chain, floods, etc.

Interesting facts about sharks

• Only a few of the more than 500 species of sharks pose a threat to humans.
• The female is able to produce offspring without mating.
• This animal is able to feel a drop of blood up to a kilometer away.
• Sharks have super-powerful vision and determine the temperature of the water incredibly accurately.