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

The Australian mass media frequently discusses sharks and shark-human interactions.
There is initial evidence to suggest that this coverage could impact people's perceptions of …

Fisheries are often conceptualized through a biophysical lens resulting in management
approaches that fail to account for stakeholder conflicts and sociopolitical inequities. Using a …

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

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 …

Bather protection gear—shark nets and baited hooks—is set to catch and kill sharks to
protect bathers at popular swimming beaches. This lethal practice contributes to human well …

The future of shark mitigation worldwide, not only depends on economic and environmental
considerations but on community support and acceptance of mitigation approaches. Shark …

Sharks are often depicted in the media as violent killers that actively seek out opportunities
to harm humans. This framing may impact human tolerance and support of shark …

Understanding the multiple benefits (ie Ecosystem Services, ES) that marine habitats
provide to society is key for adequate decision-making that maintains our well-being in the …