The demand for shark meat, fins, and cartilage are at an all time high. World population of humans is at an all time high and continues to grow. There has been little or nothing at all done on the international level. Some nations have taken steps independently but these efforts are often last resorts applied to an already crashing shark fishery. Local independent grass-roots education and advocacy are crucial to the efforts of wildlife conservationists and management officials.
Scientific research is crucial to our understanding and protection of sharks from over exploitation.