Hawaii shark tours make visitors 40% more likely to support conservation: Study

 Shark populations are declining significantly due to human activities and a third of species are threatened. Participation in shark ecotourism leads to increased conservation efforts among tourists and the public. After two years, those who engaged in ecotourism showed a 40% increase in conservation activities. Educational experiences during these tours provide vital information about the role of sharks in the ecosystem. Shark populations are declining significantly due to human activities and a third of species are threatened. Participation in shark ecotourism leads to increased conservation efforts among tourists and the public. After two years, those who engaged in ecotourism showed a 40% increase in conservation activities. Educational experiences during these tours provide vital information about the role of sharks in the ecosystem.