Great White Sharks are fascinating creatures that live in the epipelagic zone- the uppermost layer of the ocean from the surface down to about 200 meters (650 feet). Heartbreakingly, to this day great whites are suffering from habitat degradation - the process where a habitat is damaged and becomes less suitable for native species, though not completely destroyed. Furthermore, overfishing is a major threat - when fish are caught at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leading to a decline in the fish population. Another problem is bycatch - marine animals caught incidentally while fishing for another species. Illegal hunting is of great concern - illegal hunting and fishing severely affect great white sharks by driving down their already vulnerable populations, largely due to their slow reproductive rate. Also, fishing gear primarily through accidental entanglement in nets (gillnets) and longlines, leads to drowning, injury, and stress, even if they are later released. So please whatever you can do, even if you play a small part, try to help out these beautiful creatures they are an important part of our ecosystem.
How we can help- Great White Sharks are decreasing in numbers and are rare due to years of being hunted by men for fins and teeth. Us humans can help Great White Sharks by raising awareness about what is happening to our oceans and Great White Sharks right now, we can also help by educating yourself and your friends about sharks and make sure you support marine conservation as the ocean is the Sharks home after all. Please help Great White Sharks. Humans are killing more Great White Sharks than Great White Sharks are killing humans per year! Let's speak up for these amazing creatures!