"How are they different from a dolphin? They’re both predators. Why did the sharks get a bad rep and dolphins got to have Flipper?” - @Elasmo_Gal, Shark Biologist @MarSci_LACE Sharks bring balance to the ocean ecosystem – and they’re in grave danger 🦈 theguardian.com/environment/…

Why we need sharks: the true nature of the ocean's 'monstrous villains'

Why did dolphins get Flipper while sharks got Jaws? These majestic, diverse animals bring balance to the ocean ecosystem – and they’re in grave danger

theguardian.com

Jul 8, 2020 · 12:07 PM UTC

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Replying to @IPBES @Elasmo_Gal @MarSci_LACE
The very least Spielberg and Ferrante could do to ameliorate their ridiculous depictions of sharks is to use their platforms and fortunes to educate everyone about the horrors of shark finning.
Replying to @IPBES @Elasmo_Gal @MarSci_LACE
Because of their mouths and features. Dolphins seem to smile and have friendly eyes, sharks mouths pointing down and full of triangular teeth together with their small eyes seem evil to most humans.
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