It has been referred to as a man-eater, a mindless killing machine and nothing short of an abomination. Only until now, has the fear humans instinctively share, subsided a slight degree. More research on the shark is providing scientists with new information everyday. There are approximately 350-365 species of sharks in our oceans today. However, those numbers will diminish with the likes of commercial fishing, and ruthless killings.
Sharks mature at a slow rate, leaving less time for it's species to reproduce.
The shark has remained unchanged for over 350 million years. It is as perfect today as it was then. As it's existence becomes alarmingly endangered, it's decreased numbers has already had an impact on the rest of the food chain. Like any other type of predator, the shark feeds on the sick and the old. Organizations have been established to ensure the preservation of Sharks.