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By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson

July 13, 20210Comments

Sharks are some of the most maligned animals on the planet, but people are taking action in a variety of ways to save them from extinction.Keith Flood/iStock.com

A bad reputation can mean the difference between life and death for animals, and nowhere is this clearer than forsharks. Sharks may be depicted as terrifying animals in films like “Jaws,” but the true tale of horror is how humans have treated shark species for centuries across the world.

This year, for Shark Week, two new documentaries aim to raise awareness about the animals. For us,Shark Week is a great opportunity to highlight our worldwide campaign to protect sharksand to show how the Humane Society family of organizations is out there fighting for sharks every week, all year long.

The shark fin trade

Shark finning is one…