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#FinFree is an inspiring movement for protecting #sharks by eliminating the demand for shark fins. Sign our petition so we can make this world #FinFree by 2021

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🦈 WEIRD SHARK WEDNESDAY 🦈

Meet the goblin shark, a living relic that has patrolled the deep for over 100 million years.

It looks otherworldly because it is perfectly built for a world we're only beginning to understand.

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Everything we do begins with one person: Rob Stewart.

Whether you're here to watch Rob's films, explore our trusted Shark Database, learn something new about sharks, or find ways to take action for ocean conservation, you're in the right place.

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Swipe to see Rob doing what Rob did best…. Swim and film the creatures he fought every day for…

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Sharks inspire more than awe. They inspire art.

We're thrilled to share the work of Peter Simmons, whose stunning shark art is shaped by a lifetime spent in and around the ocean.

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Through his lens, Rob captured the beauty of the underwater world.

This World Photography Day, we celebrate the power of photography to inspire curiosity, change perspectives, and bring the beauty of the ocean to the world.

#WorldPhotographyDay

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A little courage can go a long way for sharks.

Finn’s story is a great example of the kind of curiosity, compassion and respect for wildlife we hope to see more of.

Big respect to Finn for stepping up.

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Hayden was a longtime supporter of Rob Stewart and his mission to protect sharks.
She used her voice to speak up for the species and oceans she cared deeply about. We’re grateful for her support and the passion she brought to ocean conservation.

Rest in peace, Hayden.

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The fins were estimated to have come from at least 250 rays.

Cases like this demonstrate the importance of strong enforcement and international cooperation in protecting marine species and supporting long-term conservation efforts.

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Spoiler alert: mermaids aren't leaving their purses on the beach.

These "mermaid's purses" are actually egg cases laid by certain species of sharks (and skates). Their tough, leathery shells protect the growing embryo until it's ready to hatch.

Video by @remy_.and._me

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🦈 WEIRD SHARK WEDNESDAY 🦈

Here's how much ocean is left to explore: we didn't even know the megamouth shark existed until 1976.

Sharks like this remind us the ocean is still full of wonders worth saving.

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Researchers studying bonnethead sharks found that these small hammerheads are able to digest plant material alongside their usual prey, revealing a unique adaptation among sharks.

#SaveSharks #OceanConservation #SharkConservation #DidYouKnow

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Swipe through, check one label today, and take the #SharkFree pledge. Because sharks belong in the ocean, not in our shopping carts.

#SharkFree #Sharkwater #RobStewart #SharkConservation #OceanConservation

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Investigations like this show why continued research, accountability, and conservation action remain important in protecting sharks around the world.

#SaveSharks #OceanConservation #SharkConservation

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🦈 WEIRD SHARK WEDNESDAY 🦈

Yes, that snout is real, and no, it isn't out to get you.
It's a reminder that what looks like a weapon is really just a tool for survival, finely tuned over millions of years.

The scariest thing about sharks is a world without them.

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The Galápagos have long been an important place for shark conservation and is one of the regions that inspired Rob Stewart’s work to protect these incredible animals.

#SaveSharks #OceanConservation #SharkConservation #RobStewartFoundation

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The Galápagos have long been an important place for shark conservation and is one of the regions that inspired Rob Stewart’s work to protect these incredible animals.

#SaveSharks #OceanConservation #SharkConservation #RobStewartFoundation

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As consumers, our choices matter. Taking a moment to learn what's in the products we use can help protect sharks and the oceans they help keep healthy.

#SHARKFREE

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Happy Marine Protected Areas Day! 🦈🌊

Sharks do not recognize borders, but they do depend on healthy places to feed, breed, give birth, and grow. Well-designed and properly managed marine protected areas can help safeguard these critical habitats.

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Did you know some cosmetic and personal care products may contain ingredients derived from sharks?

As consumers, our choices matter. Taking a moment to learn what's in the products we use can help protect sharks and the oceans they help keep healthy.

#SHARKFREE

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🦈 WEIRD SHARK WEDNESDAY 🦈

That tail is the stuff of legend, nearly half the shark's total length, and it's no ornament. The thresher cracks it like a whip, stunning entire schools of fish before circling back to feed.