
Everything You Know about Shark Conservation Is Wrong
Sharks need our help, but many widespread conservation messages are not based on scientific evidence
David Shiffman is an interdisciplinary marine conservation biologist who studies threats to sharks, how to protect sharks, and public attitudes about both. He lives in Washington, D.C., and is the author of Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Miami. Follow him on Twitter @WhySharksMatter Credit: Nick Higgins
Sharks need our help, but many widespread conservation messages are not based on scientific evidence
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Underwater photographer Jeff Milisen swims with animals that most people never get to see
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Lakes, rivers and streams are home to an amazing—and overlooked—menagerie of aquatic life
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