“More sharks and people are likely to be in close proximity to one another leading to more numbers of attacks, but to my knowledge, the rate of shark attacks (e.g. number of attacks per 100,000 beach-goers) has not changed”, says Dr. Dean Grubbs. See more about Dr. Grubbs’ thoughts on shark bite risk.
With Fins Off Many Menus, A Glimmer of Hope for Sharks
"For decades, the slaughter of sharks – sought after for their fins and meat – has been staggering. But bans on finning and new attitudes in Asia toward eating shark fin soup are leading to optimism about the future for these iconic ocean predators.” Learn more about Dr. Dean Grubbs’ thoughts of on the complexity of marine food webs.