Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Shark FAQ 1

How are Whale Sharks endangered?

The whale shark is targeted by commercial and artisan fisheries. This has put them in the list of endangered species.

Although the worldwide population is unknown, the reduction in sightings have put them in a vulnerable situation.
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10 comments:

  1. 000December 14, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    whale sharks are amazing!

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  2. Mr. RiddlerDecember 15, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    I've never actually seen a whale shark before and especially not with a person to scale....freaks me out so bad.... Is it weird that I have an irrational fear of sea monsters? >.<

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  3. Suciô SanchezDecember 15, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    Would be great to dive with one.

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  4. tigeyDecember 15, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    Hope they don't end up extinct

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  5. The ChampDecember 15, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    I wouldn't eat a whale shark.

    Save the Whale(sharks)!

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  6. poupsDecember 15, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    so dangerous to go at the sea :o

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  7. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    amazing pic !

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  8. noogDecember 15, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    the whale shark is endangered because it's a huge pussy

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  9. honkhonkptDecember 15, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    My personal favorite shark :) It's a shame that their numbers are slowly decreasing.

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  10. Das Auto!December 15, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    crazy texture on that thing

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