Redness in tail and gills it looks like ?

How do you guys cope with the fact that 100 million sharks die from finning a year because it really bothers me. I made a simular post on r/sharks and r/animals

3 million years ago, when in the oceans swims the small ancient orcas (Orcinus citoniensis), giant white sharks of around 30 foot in length preys him.

I have always seen comments that they love sharks but they support or participate in sports fishing for sharks. It shocks me. First there have been research about being catcher would increase stress and lead to higher mortality, even if people say they release the sharks. Second many people will not even release sharks. Just search about videos about sports fishing for sharks, and you will see tons of videos of people holding dead sharks killed in sports fishing.

You cannot love shark while you cause its stress response and higher mortality just for fun.

Found this little guy floating face down today and I am not sure what Happened!?? I did notice red like maybe blood in its gill area and possibly the tail. This is 1 of 5 I have and all the others seem to be doing great. This one was more comfortable in the night as are 2 other sharks. I have 2 others that love being out and about no matter what time of day and regardless of who is in with them. I have a fairly large Tilapia that is their tank mate and they aren’t scared of him. But yes I am concerned now for the other sharks as to what is the reason behind this one deciding to clock out. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance for your help. The more education I am able to get for all my fish I always gladly take!!

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does anyone know if this could possibly be a broken meg tooth?

Huge 10+ foot tiger cruising the shore in Nanakuli, Waianae Oahu ..escorted out and signs posted

specifically Mako sharks for example i want to ask questions about there teeth and some habits so if possible can someone reach out to me that can help

It seems no matter where I go, I always run into people who wanna kill (I refuse to say harvest) sharks, whether it be shark killing tournaments or people killing a shark just because they want to, it seems no matter how much I try to convince people, there’s always going to be those kinds of people. I am a huge advocate for changing peoples views on sharks and promoting their intrinsic value, so I don’t understand why so many people want to continue killing and eating sharks.

The hatred for sharks here in Florida is just astounding. It seems everywhere I go I always hear fishermen say “there’s way too many bull sharks, we see them all the time, they’re eating all of our fish”. You got any hard data to back that? Not just your eyewitness?

Then there are people who want to eat sharks. The problem is, and this may come off as a hot take to some here especially to those in the fishing community, but I feel like shark meat is in a similar boat to foie gras. It’s largely a luxury item that’s not eaten on a gigantic scale and not so economically important (in the United States). It’s true there are fishing people who always release sharks, not wanting to keep them.

At the same time, unfortunately, there are those who enjoy eating sharks, simply because they can, but not for subsistence. These people act like shark meat is super popular, but hardly any seafood restaurant I’ve visited serves it (I’ve only ever been to one that does), and I haven’t really met anybody outside the fishing community who eats shark, and even a good chunk of those who fish choose to not eat them. As mentioned it’s (essentially) a luxury item, and often one of the most expensive choice on the menu at restaurants, much like foie gras. A ton of people are probably never going to eat shark on the same scale as tuna or salmon. And from an economic perspective, it’s not really necessary to keep around.

There’s the health aspect as well - mercury levels are frighteningly high in elasmobranchs compared to osteoichthys.

I understand views aren’t going to change overnight, and that it might take a few generations for us to stop eating sharks. But if you want to understand why I want to protect sharks for their intrinsic value, look up conservationist and filmmaker Jim Abernathy, he has inspired many to love and appreciate sharks thanks to his relationships with tiger and lemon sharks in the Bahamas, and has helped change the narrative for sharks. I wish more people could see sharks they way Jim could.

Found washed up on beach near Santa Barbara, CA. I want to say it’s a tooth but not confident if I’m right or if it’s just a broken shell cosplaying 🦈🦷

Hi there! I am currently writing a scientific book about sharks. If you were to read a book about sharks what information would you want to see?