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SHARK-L writes letter of concern regarding Discovery’s Shark Week

Discussion list opposes misrepresentation of shark behavior

Posted: 19 July 2007 10:37 PM
Last Update: 19 July 2007 09:12 PM
Categories: News,  Environment
Author: Matt Segal ( segal3 )
This Article's URL: http://wetpixel.com/i.php/full/shark-l-writes-letter-of-concern-discovery-shark-week/
Related Link: http://www.divephotoguide.com/discovery_shark_week.php

DivePhotoGuide.com has posted an open letter to the Discovery Network by SHARK-L, an international shark discussion list made up of ”scientists, educators, media companies, and others,” that opposes the content of Shark Week programming. The letter specifically draws attention to the continued “mindless man-eater” image, despite recent evidence to the contrary, and the lack of information about the finning crisis and depletion of shark species. Add your name to the letter and encourage the network to support shark conservation efforts during next year’s Shark Week.

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