Like many Americans, I was obsessed with Shark Week last week. My TV had not left the Discovery Channel, except for side trips to Showtime for Big Brother After Dark.
Last week, the Big Brother house was also affected by Shark Week, as the “Have Nots” were subjected to sardines and seaweed.
While the contestants in the BB house are called “House Guests,” every time you set foot in the ocean, you’re a “house guest” of the sharks. Thankfully, most of the time we’re welcome. But should a hungry, confused Great White become “Head of Household, ” there could be a slight chance of being “evicted.”
In 2010 there were approximately 60 shark attacks, most of which did not end in death. If you consider the hundreds of people at your local beach on the hottest summer day and multiply that by the thousands of beaches worldwide, that number is pretty miniscule...especically since humans kill more than 70 million sharks worldwide every year.
While sharks may be one of the most-feared animals, they are an important part of our eco-system. In their role at the top of the food chain, they keep other fish populations healthy. They are powerful yet provide balance (like BB’s Jeff and Jordan).
These beautiful, majestic creatures are actually the ones in danger of being evicted.
Shark finning, trawler nets, high mercury levels and extinction are just some of the challenges facing sharks.
But you can help. You have the "Power of Veto" and can take these sharks off the chopping block!
Oceana and Shark Savers are doing amazing work to help save sharks. Visit their websites to find out how you can make a difference. Sign a petition, know where your seafood comes from and stay away from shark fin soup (Big Brother’s Slop would be a better choice).
Taking these small steps can make a huge difference for these amazing creatures of the deep. Sharks need us to build an alliance with them, so they can make it to the end.
Nothing comes between me and my sharks!
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