Sharks, Lies, and Videotape: A content analysis of 32 years of Shark Week documentaries Lisa B. Whitenack, Brady L. Mickley, Julia Saltzman, Stephen M. Kajiura, Catherine C. Macdonald, David S. Shiffman ABSTRACT: Despite evidence of their importance to marine ecosystems, at least 25% of all chondrichthyan species are estimated or assessed as threatened with extinction.
The role and value of science in shark conservation advocacy David S Shiffman, Catherine C Macdonald, S Scott Wallace, Nicholas K Dulvy ABSTRACT: Many species of sharks are threatened with extinction, and there has been a longstanding debate in scientific and environmental circles over the most effective and appropriate strategy to conserve and protect them.