Sharks also serve a role in eco-tourism, said Sonja Fordham, shark conservationist and president of the non-profit Shark Advocates International. Some sharks become popular draws for tourists and some preserve the marine ecosystems they inhabit. “Sharks have an inherent value as predators in the ecosystem and it’s important to not deplete them just because they’re not the most popular,” said Fordham. Full Story.

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