Elasmobranch Protection Group UAE

for 400 million years, but may be gone within 10 years.
* How serious a threat is Shark finning.
* How vital Sharks are to the health of the oceans.
* Where sharks are eliminated, the marine ecosystem loses its balance.
* Sharks are not vicious man-eaters.
* Humans are a threat to sharks.

2. Outreach programs & to Promote Sustainable fisheries:

* Outreach programmes and education packs to the fishermen’s associations, the relevant Ministries and the enforcement agencies in the form of workshops, discussion groups and seminars.
* Outreach programmes to the public, such as film screenings, competitions and seminars, schools, aquariums, museums,
zoos and universities.

* Collect data on the sharks that are landed and species stock assessment.

* Convince the Relevant Ministries and Enforcement Department to curb Shark fin exports.