Some Sharks May Be Extinct In A Decade
January 2, 2006 @ 01:47 PM (EST)
Source: IOL.co.za
Shark nets may reduce the incidence of attacks on swimmers but they are drastically diminishing general marine populations.
While the authorities are hard at work making the beaches as safe as possible, the use of shark nets has marine biologists, wildlife conservationists and scientists incensed as certain species head for possible extinction...
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