Better understanding of human attitudes towards sharks is essential to foster support for
shark conservation. Here, a quantitative multivariate approach was used to analyse data …

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 …

As history shows, and contrary to modern western society's feelings, sharks were once
respected and worshipped. Sensationalized media coverage negatively impacts the public's …

Sharks have historically suffered from a negative image, which has been indirectly fuelling
public fear and government decisions to kill sharks, as part of bather protection programmes …

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

Quantifying the effect of human-wildlife interactions, and particularly those where negative
perceptions exist, can have a benefit towards the conservation of species. The negative …

Sharks are crucial to the marine ecosystem, but they are critically declining. Their bad public
image explains, to some extent, the lesser concern for their conservation compared to other …

With increasing evidence of the destructive impacts of human activities on the ocean there is
a growing call for stronger public engagement in marine governance. An understanding of …

Gaining support for shark conservation has been extremely difficult due to the negative
preconceived notions the general public holds toward sharks. In order to achieve public …

Shark management is contested and community support often influences policy. Decision
makers are unlikely to be comfortable explaining policy solely based on expert advice …