Shark Conservation and Threats

The video discusses Nicole's journey, highlighting the severe impact of shark finning, where up to 73 million sharks die annually for their fins. This practice is described as cruel and wasteful, with most sharks being finned alive and 95% of their bodies discarded. The demand for shark fin soup is identified as a significant threat to shark populations.

How far does Nicole travel from South Africa?

• Less than 2,000 kilometers

• Exactly 5,000 kilometers

• Around 3,000 kilometers

• Over 6,000 kilometers

What is the primary reason for the death of up to 73 million sharks each year?

• Pollution

• Fishing for meat

• Climate change

• Shark finning

What percentage of the shark is typically discarded in the finning process?

• 50%

• 75%

• 95%

• 100%

Why is shark finning considered particularly cruel?

• Sharks are caught in large nets

• Sharks are finned while still alive

• Sharks are poisoned

• Sharks are overfed

What is one of the gravest threats to sharks according to the video?

• Appetite for shark fin soup

• Marine pollution

• Habitat loss

• Overfishing