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What HKSF does?
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HK Shark Foundation
Education Public
Corporate Advocacy to Government
a registered charity dedicated exclusively to shark conservation aim to raise awareness about shark conservation, particularly the unsustainable practice of shark finning, and to reduce consumption of shark products in Hong Kong
4 Major Pillars
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Why sharks need you!
Presentation for Primary Years 1-5
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There is no need to be scared of sharks
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Which one is a shark egg?
Photo Credit: ecsi-del.com Photo Credit: makedamuses.blogspot.com
Photo Credit: diverkevin.com Photo Credit: ucl.ac.uk
A
C
B
D
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The Truth
Thousands and thousands of people swim, surf, scuba dive, snorkel
and fish in the ocean every day all over the world …without getting
attacked by a shark!
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FACT: Every year, twice as many people are killed by falling vending machines than by sharks.
Better things to be careful of…
FACT: You are more likely to die from a toaster electrocuting you than you are from a shark attack.
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Better things to be careful of…
FACT: The number of people who die from taking selfies is
even greater than people who get attack from sharks.
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The world’s largest shark, the whaleshark, can reach over 20m in length…
…but feeds only on tiny fish and plankton Image source: Rachel Vickerstaff
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… just like the world’s rarest shark, the megamouth!
Only discovered in 1976 and only 51 ever reported!
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Sharks NEED humans to stop
killing them
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Sharks aren’t like other fish 鯊魚是特別的
Fish lay huge numbers of eggs every year. 一般魚類每千生產成千上萬的魚卵
Blog.nus.edu.sg
But sharks are more like humans in the way they reproduce. 但鯊魚的繁殖卻跟人類很相似
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Late sexual maturity…
The Atlantic dusky shark does not reproduce
until at least 20 years old
http://dsc.discovery.com/sharks/shark-types/dusky
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Long gestation periods…
The spiny dogfish carries her pups for nearly 2 years
http://www.beartoothnbc.com/ktvh/images/Spiny-dogfish-059.jpg
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Low reproductive rates…
Sandtiger sharks give birth to just 2 pups at a time
http://www.edu.vantaa.fi/korsoya/kotisivut/Andrei/images/Predator__Sand_Tiger_Shark2.jpg
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OVER ONE THIRD of all shark species are threatened,
or near threatened, with
EXTINCTION
Source: IUCN Red List 2010
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Humans NEED
healthy oceans
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…to help regulate our climate
The formation of clouds and rainstorms is influenced by the release of heat and carbon stored in our oceans
Source: www.terra.nasa.gov/FactSheets/Oceans/
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…to help regulate our climate
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At least half of the world’s oxygen is derived from the photosynthesis of marine plants, which also absorbs carbon dioxide.
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…to give us food to eat
Over 3.5 billion depend upon fish
for at least 20% of their protein (FAO: Food & Agricultural Organisation) http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/assessment/files_new/publications/Discussion%20Paper/CA_Issue_Brief_9.pd
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…as a means of earning a living
Aside from fishing and the watersports industry,
some countries generate significant revenues from
water-based tourism (including diving with sharks)
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Healthy oceans NEED sharks
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Sharks have been in our oceans for 400million years…
…that’s 200 million years BEFORE the dinosaurs!
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To help regulate marine ecosystems
As apex predators, sitting at the top of the food chain,
sharks play a
vital role in regulating the abundance and diversity of the species
below http://serc.carleton.edu/images/eslabs/fisheries/food_web.jpg
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…like a real-life game of jenga!
Different marine species each play a
part in keeping the ecosystem balanced.
Removing species could cause the
ecosystem to collapse.
… the delicate balance of our marine ecosystems
is under threat.
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Without sharks…
e.g. find picture of lifeless underwater scene – destroyed ecosystem with dead coral etc.
…is a world we probably don’t want to live in
… our oceans could be in big trouble!
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Shark fin soup: A luxury
our oceans cannot afford
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Sharks are mainly killed for SOUP!
Shark fin soup
is a luxurious
delicacy in Asia,
popularly served at
wedding banquets
and other special
occasions.
Image source: Alex Hofford
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No reasons to eat shark fin
Processed shark fin has no taste of its own
Processed shark fin has no proven medicinal or nutritional value
When the shark fin is processed, dangerous chemicals are sometimes used
*http://www.wildaid.org/index.asp?CID=8&PID=485&TERID=421
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Wasteful & Unsustainable, Cruel
Once finned, the shark’s body is thrown back into the sea – usually still alive. Unable to swim and pass oxygenated water over its gills, it sinks to the sea bed to suffocate slowly.
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No point!
Images source: Alex Hofford and Paul Hilton:
www.manandshark.com
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The sad truth… As China get wealthier, more & more can afford to buy shark fin soup
It is estimated that the fins of up to
100 million sharks are traded each year
~250,000 per day ~190 per minute
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In a nutshell…
Say NO to shark fin soup!
Humans Need Healthy Oceans 1.
Healthy Oceans Need Sharks 2.
Sharks Need Humans to act NOW 3.
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Hong Kong has a responsibility…
Over 50% of the world’s
shark fin is traded
through Hong Kong (HK$2.3bn imported in 2010 alone)
Hong Kong Government: Census & Statistics Department
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1. STAY AWAY FROM SHARK PRODUCTS Say NO to shark fin soup, in particular, but also stay away from shark liver oil, shark cartilage tablets, or cosmetics made with squalene.
6 ways to help save sharks
2. EAT SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD Sustainably sourced or farmed seafood helps contribute to healthy oceans.
Thank you for helping to save our sharks!
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3. ADOPT A SHARK Support in research efforts that protect sharks. Your donation contributes towards the tagging of sharks and you can track your own shark online.
4. SPREAD THE WORD Spread the word by telling your friends and family why shark conservation is important.
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5. SWIM WITH SHARKS If you are lucky enough, go snorkelling or swimming with sharks. The more money that goes to reputable tourism operators for shark tourism, the greater the incentive to protect them.
6. USE LESS PLASTIC Waste plastic is a huge problem for the planet, with much of it ending up in our oceans causing untold damage.
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Learning, developing and doing!
South Island School Swimathon Fundraiser
Slide the City 2015
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Twopresents – a Hong Kong based social entreprise Twopresents –
An easy way to manage your party
Share all the presents that you might receive, with a local charity that needs your help
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Thank you! and, please, say NO to shark fin
Hong Kong Shark Foundation @HKSharkFoundation