Shark and Ray Conservation Research - UC San Diego Giving Day

Since Rob’s passing, real progress has followed. Here are 10 shark conservation wins made possible by years of advocacy and action: • 17 shark sanctuaries worldwide protecting sharks and prohibiting shark fishing. These sanctuaries collectively span 19.4 million square kilometers (an area larger than South America). • Shark finning bans have increased globally: as of recent reporting, 70% of maritime jurisdictions have now introduced measures to eliminate shark finning. • At the 2025 CITES Confe

It’s Shark Awareness Day 🦈🌍 Sharks have been keeping our oceans in balance for over 400 million years...but today, many species are at risk of disappearing. At 4ocean, we’re working to change that. Every Shark Bracelet sold pulls a pound of plastic from the ocean and helps protect these essential predators by funding global cleanup efforts. Today’s a reminder: the ocean needs sharks—and sharks need us. Credit: @abbypphotos on TikTok #SharkAwarenessDay #4ocean #SharkConservation #ProtectWhatYou