Shark Savers & JAWSFEST

Scientists estimate that one-third of shark populations are threatened with extinction, and some populations have declined by as much as 90% (IUCN). Without our help, these amazing creatures that we all love to fear may be gone soon. By joining efforts with Shark Savers, JAWSFEST will be helping to education the pubic and raise funds for shark conservation.

Shark Savers was founded in 2007 by six long-time divers driven by a shared passion – to save the world’s dwindling shark and ray populations. Today, more than 20,000 members from 99 nations share that passion. Focusing on action and results, Shark Savers programs result in saving the lives of sharks and rays. By leveraging professional experience and expertise, Shark Savers brings this important issue to the masses in many compelling forms, motivating people to stop consuming sharks and shark fin soup, and working for the creation of shark sanctuaries and other protections.

Shark Savers focuses on education and awareness because most people still think sharks are out to kill them, or don’t know that sharks are being fished towards extinction, or are unaware of the disastrous impact that shark eradication has on the oceans and food supply, or don't know that mercury in shark fin soup is hazardous.

(Photos above courtesy of Shark Savers.)