Shark Conservation: An Educational Approach Based on Children's Knowledge and Perceptions toward Sharks.

ABSTRACT: Shark conservation has become a focus of current international conservation efforts. However, the misunderstanding of sharks and their negative public portrayal may hinder their conservation. More importantly, the consumption of shark fin, which is very common in Chinese cultures, poses a significant threat to sharks. Hong Kong has long been the world's largest shark fin trading center. Shark conservation would become more sustainable if public understanding of this predatory fish and an appreciation of its ecological significance could be promoted. It is possible that the demand for fins could be effectively managed through long-term educational efforts targeted at younger generations. To provide essential baseline data for planning of these educational efforts, this project investigated

SUBMITTER: Tsoi KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5042495 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature