Vulnerable
Great White Shark
The iconic apex predator of the ocean faces threats from fishing and habitat loss. Their slow reproduction rate makes population recovery challenging.
Critically Endangered
Scalloped Hammerhead
Populations have declined by over 80% due to shark finning. Their distinctive head shape makes them easily identifiable and unfortunately targeted.
Endangered
Giant Manta Ray
These gentle giants are threatened by targeted fishing for their gill rakers, used in traditional medicine despite no proven benefits.
Endangered
Whale Shark
The world's largest fish faces population declines globally from boat strikes, fishing nets, and illegal fishing operations.
Near Threatened
Tiger Shark
Known for their distinctive stripes, tiger sharks play a vital role in controlling sea turtle populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.
Vulnerable
Caribbean Reef Shark
Essential to coral reef health, reef sharks face threats from overfishing and habitat degradation across the Caribbean.