ナショナルジオグラフィックのインスタグラム(natgeo) - 2月3日 05時51分

Photo by @BrianSkerry.
A victory for sharks! On Monday this week, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) decided to list the Oceanic Whitetip Shark as a threatened species. The NOAA statement from their website is written here: "In response to a petition by Defenders of Wildlife, we, NMFS, are issuing a final rule to list the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharinus lonigmanus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have reviewed the status of the oceanic whitetip shark, including efforts being made to protect the species, and considered public comments submitted on the proposed listing rule as well as new information received since publication of the proposed rule. Based on all of this information, we have determined that the oceanic whitetip shark warrants listing as a threatened species. At this time, we conclude that critical habitat is not determinable because data sufficient to perform the required analyses are lacking; however, we solicit information on habitat features and areas in U.S. waters that may meet the definition of critical habitat for the oceanic whitetip shark." In this photo, an Oceanic Whitetip Shark swims past cameraman
@JoeRomeiro333 in the clear, open waters of the Bahamas. This species of shark was once the ‘most abundant large animal on Earth,’ but today is on the verge of extinction. In the years between 1995 and 2010 alone, their numbers declined 93% due to anthropogenic hunting of their fins. These fins are often eaten by humans in the form of shark fin soup. The Bahamas remain one of the few places on earth where these animals can still be found.

Diving with these animals is exhilarating, and I found myself nearly hypnotized watching their golden-colored backs, dappled with sunlight, in the blue Bahamian waters. My hope is that, though photography, we can help people see these animals in a new way and create respect for these incredible creatures.
To see more underwater photography, and to learn more about my adventures around the world, follow me - @BrianSkerry - on Instagram.
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