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Get ready to celebrate Shark Awareness Day on July 14! This day was created in order to raise awareness and appreciation for these incredible creatures. Sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs, with estimates saying they've existed for more than 400 million years! They are incredibly powerful predators that play a vital role in keeping our oceans healthy.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earliest Shark Studies</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientific focus on sharks increased during this period, leading to the study of shark anatomy, behavior and distribution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Jaws" Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Steven Spielberg's thriller "Jaws" was released, involving a man-eating Great White Shark, which ignited public fascination and fear of sharks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Shark Conservation Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first shark sanctuary was established by Palau to protect sharks from overfishing and promoting their conservation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Agreement on Shark Conservation</div><div class='timeline-text'>United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization adopted an International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Sharkwater" Documentary Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>The award winning documentary raised awareness of the devastating impact of shark finning, resulting in bans in several countries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Shark Awareness Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Shark Awareness Day was established to raise awareness and advocate for the preservation and protection of sharks globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a documentary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to learn more about sharks and their importance in the ocean ecosystem by tuning into a documentary about them. There are many available to watch online or on television.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a beach cleanup</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Help protect sharks by organizing a local beach cleanup. This will help remove trash and debris from the beach which can be harmful to sharks, and other marine life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a shark conservation group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donating money to organizations that are dedicated to protecting sharks is an easy way to celebrate Shark Awareness Day. Research reputable organizations such as WildAid or Oceana and make a donation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a shark movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for Shark Awareness Day and host a shark movie night. Have everyone bring snacks and watch one of the classic shark movies, such as Jaws or Deep Blue Sea.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a local aquarium</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local aquarium or zoo and take in some of the awesome species of sharks on display there. You can learn more about sharks in their natural habitat and even have the chance to touch them in some cases.</p></div></div>
<div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>To Raise Awareness About Shark Conservation</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Shark Awareness day is an important reminder of the need for shark conservation. Sharks are vital to their ecosystems and help maintain the balance of the oceans. By bringing awareness to their plight, we can ensure that these delicate species remain protected and have a chance of survival.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>To help Educate the Public about Sharks</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>One of the goals of Shark Awareness Day is to educate people about sharks and dispel common myths and misconceptions. Many people fear sharks due to their portrayal in movies or stories, but with more understanding comes more respect for this fascinating creature.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>To Boost Advocacy for Sharks</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Shark Awareness Day also helps amplify voices advocating for sharks. By bringing attention to this cause, we can encourage governments around the world to take action and implement better laws and regulations regarding conservation efforts and protection measures for sharks.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sharks Have Been Around for Over 400 Million Years</h3><p class='facts-content'>These ancient creatures have survived all five mass extinctions known by the science, truly earning their place as one of the planet's most resilient species.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sharks Have Unparalleled Senses</h3><p class='facts-content'>Sharks have incredible sensory systems, including amazing senses of smell and hearing. They have a special organ called a lateral line which detects vibrations in the water.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There Are More Than 500 Species of Sharks</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ranging from small sizes just a few inches long to the whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean, sharks come in various shapes, sizes and colors, enhancing their diversity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sharks Play a Crucial Role in the Ecosystem</h3><p class='facts-content'>Being apex predators, sharks help keep the marine ecosystem in balance. Removing sharks from the ocean ecosystems could lead to drastic negative impacts including the collapse of fisheries and degradation of coral reefs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>All Sharks Are Not Dangerous to Humans</h3><p class='facts-content'>Out of over 500 species, only a small fraction poses any threat to humans. In fact, humans pose a far greater risk to sharks due to practices like finning and pollution.</p></div></div>
Shark Awareness Day is celebrated on July 14th every year. In 2024 Shark Awareness Day will occur on a Sunday.
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