The Importance of Sharks and
Why People Should Not Harm
Them
What do you think of when you hear the word
‘shark’? You may think of the sharp, white teeth
which can attack innocent people lingering above
the surface. Vicious creatures that ruthlessly destroy
everything in their path. Well, actually there’s more
to the shark than meets the eye.
For 400 million years, sharks have played a vital role
in the OCEAN’S unique ecosystem. They ensure
species diversity by keeping the competitors
balanced, prey populations healthy and indirectly
maintain reef habitats through their diet. Sharks
undoubtedly help to regulate and maintain the
balance of marine ecosystems. Without this apex
predator, the OCEAN ecosystem would completely
collapse.
Secondly, sharks also play an important role in the
economy. Not only do they contribute millions of
dollars of revenue through tourism, but they also
