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I just told 850 shark scientists a hard truth: We’re not communicating shark conservation correctly.

Posted on June 1, 2026 By David Shiffman
I just told 850 shark scientists a hard truth: We’re not communicating shark conservation correctly.
Conservation, Education, Policy, Science

At the 2026 Sharks International conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, I was invited to present my research on the causes and consequences of public misunderstanding of shark conservation issues. The meeting brought together more than 850 shark scientists and conservation professionals from 84 countries, a new record for the conference. Here’s what I told them. … Read More “I just told 850 shark scientists a hard truth: We’re not communicating shark conservation correctly.” »

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