5 Ways to help Sharks

Pick up your trash. The majority of trash in our ocean comes from land-based activities and careless behaviors. Ocean trash alone kills over 100,000 marine mammals each year through ingestion and entanglement.

Use re-usable bags for groceries and beach trips. Single use bags consume valuable resources and can be mistaken for food by animals in the ocean.

Ask for sustainable seafood options at restaurants and markets. Market forces can help push managers to ensure responsible fishing.

Support science-based fisheries management. Contact government officials and tell them to end overfishing and shark finning in the U.S. and internationally.

Join Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup - the world's largest network of volunteers working to improve the health of the ocean20% of sharks are threatened with extinction.