SHARK AWARENESS DAY 2023

A healthy ocean depends on a healthy shark population.

Shark Awareness Day, which was held on 14 July, was created to raise awareness and show our appreciation for these incredible creatures. Did you know that sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs? That means they’ve been around for more than 400 million years!

This year’s #SharkAwarenessDay theme is: “Preserving Our Ocean Guardians.”

Sharks are important because they help maintain the balance of the oceans and keep our oceans clean and healthy. Many people fear sharks due to their scary representation in movies or stories, but with more understanding comes more respect for these fascinating creatures.

Some of the Sharks Found in Western Cape Oceans:

• The Great White Shark

• The Spotted Gully Shark

• The Bronze Whaler Shark

• The Hound Shark

• The Ragged Tooth Shark

• The Shortfin Mako Shark

• The Blue Shark

Shark Facts:

• A shark’s skin feels like sandpaper.

• Different species of shark have different types of teeth.

• Sharks have good eyesight and can see well in the dark.

• When a shark is turned upside down, it goes go into a trance-like state.

• Sharks are carnivores, so most of their diet comes from fish and other sea mammals.

What’s a shark’s favourite game? Answer: Hide and go eat!

Where can a fish borrow money?

Answer: From a loan shark!

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