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Big sharks equal big impact, but there's a big problem: Those most affected by fishing are most needed for ocean health
Sharks can also serve as food for other species and even as scratching posts for fish to remove parasites. The problem is shark abundance has plummeted by 71% for oceanic species in the past 50 years.
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Basking shark
Basking sharks are highly migratory ... Breaching is still not totally understood, but the behavior could dislodge parasites or serve as a courtship ritual. Whatever the reason, breaching is ...