August 27th, 2021

Sharks, Lies, and Videotape: A content analysis of 32 years of Shark Week documentaries

Sharks, Lies, and Videotape: A content analysis of 32 years of Shark Week documentaries

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

The role and value of science in shark conservation advocacy

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.