Sharks Play A Very Important Role In Our Oceans. C..

Sharks play a very important role in our oceans. Considered a top predator, they play various ecological roles in the marine environment. Sharks are known to control the population of fishes by preying on the injured or sick. Unfortunately, sharks are under serious threat, due to overfishing.

#DYK Malaysia is the second-largest importer of shark fins with an average of 2 million kg of fins per year between the period of 2000 to 2016!

How you can help:

🦈 Avoid shark fin soup, and other shark products unless it is clear that they are from sustainable sources.

🦈 If you are lucky enough to spot any sharks while snorkelling or diving, leave them alone and enjoy these magnificent creatures from far.

🦈 If any protected shark and ray species (refer to previous post) are found stranded on a beach or caught in a fishing net, please alert the nearest authority – Department of Fisheries Malaysia in Peninsular Malaysia or Sabah Fisheries Department and Sabah Wildlife Department in Sabah.

You can also support our conservation efforts by downloading the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app. Not only will you get RM8 complimentary credit in your eWallet, but Touch ‘n Go eWallet will donate RM4 to WWF-Malaysia for every eWallet activation using our unique soft pin TNGUBBMX. Let’s download for a good cause, visit: wwf.org.my/TNGeWallet

Photo © naturepl.com / Franco Banfi / WWF

#TNGDigital #TNGeWallet #wwfmy

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WWF-Malaysia is a national conservation trust that currently runs conversation projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection & nature conservation in Malaysia. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

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