Monster of the seas in danger

Two years ago, a study of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has estimated that one third of 64 open ocean shark species were endangered. Now a new study carried out by researchers at Stanford University shows that the Great White Shark is one of the most endangered species in the world whose current population is estimated to be only 3,500 individuals - 90% less than 20 years ago.

Overfishing and also the antipathy of the population are against these animals as shown by a survey in Brazil on the consumption of their meat and delicacies. The study highlights the difference - none - between cação fish and shark, used to justify the consumption, according to the researchers.

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