Sharks do not belong in the scheme of animals which humans consider as cute and thus worthy of protection.
Sharks cannot defend themselves.
Only man has the freedom to fight for these fascinating creatures.
Why don't you stand up for sharks!
Once dominators of the oceans for millions of years, today sharks are endangered and fought by man on all fronts. They are hunted to boost the ego of sportfishermen. Their fins are cut off - often when they are still alive - and the remains of the helpless and suffering animal is thrown back into the sea where it dies miserably. Millions of them are caught because of the misconception that cartilage preparations prevent cancer. They are also fished for their meat or land in nets as bycatch (most of them dead from suffocation) and are thrown back into the ocean. Each day the natural nursery grounds where they rear their offspring are reduced through the destruction of many coastal areas through clearances and pollution.
How can you help?
We have compiled a list of ways in which you can help protect sharks in your daily life. For this list of measures click here.
US Shark Foundation
The Shark Foundation founded a US Shark Foundation to also promote the preservation of Sharks in the United States of America and surrounding regions. The US Shark Foundation is based in Miami, Florida, and is exempt from taxes in Florida.
Chairman
Dr. Alexander Godknecht Blütenstrasse 4
CH-8057 Zürich shark @ shark.ch
Directors
Gary und Brenda Adkison
US Shark Foundation
P.O Box 970429
Coconut Creek, Fl, 33097
USA
Director
Prof. Mahmood S. Shivji Director Guy Harvey Research Institute
Oceanographic Center
Nova Southeastern University
8000 North Ocean Drive
Dania Beach, FL, 33004
USA
Secretary
Timothy D. Richards, Esq. Richards P.A.
2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 703
Miami, Florida 33133
USA
US Contact / Office
Manager
Brenda and Gary Adkison
Office
Gary und Brenda Adkison
US Shark Foundation
P.O Box 970429
Coconut Creek, Fl, 33097
USA
The Foundation depends on donations to carry out its work of protecting endangered sharks. You can donate money for a specific Project by noting the respective donation code (found in the project descriptions) on the deposit slip or bank transfer. Or, you can also support our work with a neutral donation.
Account USA ($)
Bank:
CitiBank 3660 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach Florida 33442 USA
