Shark populations show evidence of declines at a global scale. Knowledge of the socio-
economic consequences of changes in their abundance is limited. Furthermore, research on …

Misconceptions, lack of knowledge, and negative attitudes towards sharks act as barriers
preventing actions required to tackle threats to shark populations, limiting the success of …

Mexico is a country that makes heavy use of the shark populations that inhabit the southern
portion of the Northeast Pacific Ocean (NEP). Shark meat has become an essential food …

There is a global lack of data concerning shark consumption trends, consumer attitudes, and
public knowledge regarding sharks. This is the case in Trinidad and Tobago, where shark is …

Peru has one of the major shark fisheries in the world. Moreover, shark meat consumption is
popular and the main commercially exploited species are considered threatened. Recent …

Sharks never stop growing and neither does the Asian demand for sharkfin soup. Ecuador is
one nation of many that feeds the demand for fins, and fishers there catch more than 40 …

Shark catches have increased worldwide, threatening the survival of several species. This
study describes historical trends concerning shark consumpon and commercializaon by …

Identifying sources of variability in public perceptions and attitudes toward sharks can assist
managers and conservationists with developing effective strategies to raise awareness and …

Sharks are among the oldest residents of the planet, they possess a unique value as top
predators and constitute irreplaceable elements of marine ecosystems. Unfortunately …

Predatory sharks contribute to healthy coral reef ecosystems; however their populations are
declining. This paper explores some of the important social factors affecting shark …