Sharks have a very long and vibrant history on planet earth. From the oldest and one of the largest prehistoric aquatic creatures ever found known as the megalodon, to the modern day great white shark, this species of fish is truly unique and very interesting. The following paragraphs will provide some basic information about this species of fish and it will also explore the possible future of these unique creatures.
There are 440 shark species in existence today. The smallest species are dwarf lantern sharks often found in the Caribbean, while the largest species in existence today is the whale shark. Many species of this family are facing extinction today and the habitats of almost every member of this family are currently being threatened by changing environmental conditions taking place around the world.
The majority of sharks in existence today live in saltwater oceans, but there are some species that swim upstream through rivers into freshwater areas as well. The bull shark and river shark are one of the few species of shark that are capable of living in freshwater environments.
This family of fish is most commonly known by humans due to their reputation for being monstrous and ferocious flesh eating beasts, but in reality, these fish generally do not attack humans and they are not a major threat to humans. Although sharks do not eat humans, even when they are given plenty of opportunity to do so, there are many instances where sharks have attacked humans resulting in human fatalities on record.
Many shark species are also currently being threatened due to their commercial value. These fish are consumed in a variety of ways in the form of food, but their body parts are also commonly distributed through commercial markets due to their unique qualities.
There have also been countless grotesque instances where shark fins are harvested in an inhumane fashion and sold on black markets. Due to the rising demand for shark fins, many countries are considering the possibility of creating laws forbidding the harvesting of shark fins.
Since the time it takes for this species of fish to reproduce, and the rate at which humans are currently harvesting them, their future appears to be quite bleak. Unless more stringent laws are applied to the harvesting of these fish, it is likely that future shark populations around the world will become greatly depleted. While the reign of sharks seems to be coming to an end, it is likely that future laws applied to countries around the world will limit the rate at which these curious fish can be harvested.
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