European Shark Week will serve to denounce these alarming population declines, the role that Europe plays in the trade of sharks and shark-derived products, and the threat that the deficient European policies represent for these animals around the world. European Shark Week will demonstrate the high level of support for shark conservation in all of Europe

“Every Fin Counts!” is the slogan for the first European Shark Week, taking place in various aquariums throughout Spain from the October 8th to 14th. Organised by Oceana and the Shark Alliance, an international coalition of nearly 40 organisations dedicated to shark conservation, this event is open to anyone interested in learning about the crucial role sharks play in the health and balance of our oceans, and the dangers these animals are faced with due to fisheries overexploitation.

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