August 2013

In pictures: swimming with sharks

Posted by Angela Glienicke — 6 August 2013 at 11:52am - Comments
Whale Shark
All rights reserved. Credit: Hilton/Greenpeace
Whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay

It’s Shark Week! This collection of photos from our archive supports Discovery Channel’s celebration of these amazing species and the television programme’s aim to raise awareness and respect for sharks.

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The essential Greenpeace guide to surviving a shark attack

Posted by Willie — 6 August 2013 at 10:36am - Comments
All rights reserved. Credit: Willie Mackenzie
Giving a hungry shark something else to chew on might be a good tactic.

It’s Shark Week. Despite us trying to tell you otherwise, some of you still worry about getting chomped by a shark. So, to allay your fears and help give you some practical ways to avoid being shark sushi, here is the handy Greenpeace guide to avoiding shark attacks.

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Shaping up for a fin-filled Shark Week

Posted by Willie — 5 August 2013 at 9:30am - Comments
All rights reserved. Credit: Paul Hilton / Greenpeace
Every week is Shark Week for the oceans campaign.

It’s Shark Week. You’re allowed to be excited. If you already like sharks you will doubtless be enjoying that the internet is awash with sharp-finned fun. But if you don’t know much about sharks, or are a bit wary because they’re scary, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about.

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