SHARKS, THE GUARDIANS OF THE OCEAN
Sharks are truly the guardians of our oceans, even though they have been unfairly dubbed as indiscriminate killers! But in fact, sharks are most often the victims – and losing them has an inevitable and profound negative effect on the oceanic food webs.
Sharks are truly the guardians of our oceans, even though they have been unfairly dubbed as indiscriminate killers! But in fact, sharks are most often the victims – and losing them has an inevitable and profound negative effect on the oceanic food webs.
ADOPT A SHARK AND LET'S PROTECT THIS GUARDIAN!
We defend sharks and ask for the approval of an action plan in Portugal for their conservation and recovery. We fight for a real change in the management model, which allows the reduction of the number of deaths caused by fishing and bycatch, and improves the transparency of the global trade in shark products.
Symbolic adoption supports all work with sharks, as well as all species that need you.
Did you know?
Sharks do not hunt for fun or sport, but only to feed themselves – and Humans are not food for sharks. Also, not all sharks are large, bulky and torpedo-shaped!
Many species of sharks are at the top of the ecological pyramid. Sharks maintain ecosystem balance by controlling species below them in the food chain and indicating ocean health, removing weak and sick individuals, and promoting species diversity.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHARK
By 2020, 77% of oceanic sharks and rays were severely threatened to the point of extinction. Some of these species, such as the Whitetip Shark, are now considered critically endangered.
The profound effects of depleting these predatory species are becoming apparent. For example, the decline of large apex predators such as sharks and tunas can result in significant functional changes to oceanic food webs.
How does it work?
First of all: thank you. You’re choosing something different. This is not a normal gift. This is a special gift because it will help protect the beautiful and fragile nature that surrounds us.
This is a perfect gift for animal lovers, environmentalists or simply people with a big heart.
Only 3 steps to complete your adoption, it’s easy!
- Choose the animal you love the most
- Personalize the certificate with your own message
- Fill the data (you can decide what day and what time you want the person to receive your special gift)
- Send the gift easily by email (you'll receive a copy)
- Enjoy the special gift
Last-minute gift? This is the perfect solution! You can send the personalized certificate very quickly! We'll keep you updated on how you're supporting our vital work.
Safety: our donation process is fully encrypted to ensure all personal and financial information is kept safe and secure.
Any questions? Take a look at our adoption FAQs located at the bottom of the page.