Shark Conservation and Misconceptions

The speaker shares their experiences and work with sharks, aiming to replace fear with respect. They recount their first shark encounter, discuss their passion for shark photography, and highlight the importance of sharks in marine ecosystems. The speaker also addresses the threats sharks face, such as overfishing and finning, and emphasizes the need for conservation efforts.

What was the speaker's primary goal in sharing their work on sharks?

• To promote shark tourism

• To replace fear of sharks with respect

• To sell shark photography

• To entertain the audience with shark stories

What was the speaker's reaction upon seeing their first shark in the wild?

• Disappointment

• Indifference

• Fear and panic

• Amazement and fascination

What unique feature of sharks captivated the speaker as a photographer?

• Their loud vocalizations

• Their hydrodynamic bodies

• Their colorful scales

• Their ability to fly

Which shark feature did the speaker find particularly fascinating to photograph?

• Shark gills

• Shark eyes

• Shark tails

• Shark teeth

How do sharks contribute to the health of marine ecosystems?

• By providing food for humans

• By cleaning the ocean floor

• By maintaining the balance of marine life

• By eating all the fish

What role do sharks play in coral reef ecosystems?

• They destroy coral reefs

• They have no impact

• They help maintain healthy coral reefs

• They only live in deep waters

What misconception about sharks does the speaker aim to change?

• That sharks are harmless

• That sharks are one-dimensional monsters

• That sharks are the fastest swimmers

• That sharks are friendly pets

What is a common portrayal of sharks in media that the speaker wants to change?

• Sharks as friendly creatures

• Sharks as mythical beings

• Sharks as dangerous predators

• Sharks as intelligent animals

What is the primary reason for the global decline in shark populations?

• Lack of food

• Shark fin trade

• Pollution

• Natural disasters

What is the estimated number of sharks killed annually?

• 100 million

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 200 million