Conservation of Sharks

Educational Activity Booklet �Prepared by: Jessica Hernandez�

�Funding provided by: �

Kaknab and Jaws & Paws �

Kaknab is the short form of "k'aa'naab," the Yucateco Maya word for ocean. It was founded by marine scientist Jessica Hernandez and biologist Jennifer Mendez in 2013. Our mission is to implement community-based solutions that will reduce the negative impacts environmental problems have on the ocean and the culture it sustains. Through an interdisciplinary approach that takes into account the identity, traditions, socioeconomic and environment coastal indigenous communities thrive in, we create educational and conservational projects that help reduce the problems these communities are facing. Many of their problems include overfishing, lack of policy support, bycatch and poverty. We work together with community leaders, fishermen, and volunteers to address the problems caused by overfishing, lack of sustainable fishing equipment and natural hazards. Kaknab is a non-profit dedicated to protect our ocean and our culture. We understand that marine resources alleviate poverty in many countries and our overall vision is to restore healthy oceans and coasts through conservation utilizing indigenous resource management practices and values. We take pride in our diverse background and indigenous principles that led to the establishment of Kaknab. Website: www.kaknab.org

Jaws & Paws is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 by marine conservationist and singer Anjali Ranadive and marine scientist Jessica Hernandez. Jaws and Paws' mission is to spread awareness for the conservation of sharks, polar bears, and tigers. Each of these species are keystone predators that maintain a healthy balance in their ecosystems. We aim to reach young adults and children in particular by promoting education through social media, internet/television campaigning, books, and other influential platforms pertaining to younger generations about the need to bring awareness to the issues shark, polar bear, and tiger populations are threatened by. Our foundation relies on future generations protecting endangered species worldwide. Website:www.jawspaws.org

KAKNAB

JAWS & PAWS

Corals are pink Crabs are blue

I spot a tiger shark Do you?

Tiger Shark Poem

Draw  a  shark  in  the  space  provided.  

MY PLEDGE TO SHARKS  

To  protect  and  save  sharks  I  pledge  to,                                                                                                                                                                            

 Name:                          Date:                          

MY PLEDGE TO SHARKS  

To  protect  and  save  sharks  I  pledge  to,                                                                                                                                                                            

 Name:                          Date:                          

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The Great White Shark

Images  from:  Na<onalgeographic.com  

List  5  characteris<cs  of    the  great  white  shark:  1.  2.  3.  4.  5.      How  does  the  great  white    shark  use  these  characteris<cs  to  survive  and  eat?  

                                                                                                                         

Sharks Rule! Give  the  sharks  a  new  look  by  coloring  them!  

Shark Bookmarks

I SHARKS www.kaknab.org    &  www.jawspaws.org    

Cut  along  the  lines.  If  preferred  print  this  page  on  sturdy    paper  and  laminate.    

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Save a Fin, Make a Wish Over 74-100 million sharks are killed each year for shark fin soup. This has led 1/3 of shark species to be endangered and in borderline of extinction. Kaknab and Jaws

& Paws wants to spread awareness and know the wishes you have to save sharks worldwide .

If  I  could  be  granted  a  wish  to  save  sharks  worldwide  I  will  wish    for:                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Shark Fin Soup Shark fin soup is a tasteless soup consumed in China and

throughout Asia. It serves as a symbol of power and wealth and has no nutritional value. On the contrarily, it is harmful against

health as sharks contain high mercury levels.

Directions: Fill the shark fin below with words that explain why its bad to consume shark fin soup.

Shark Conservation Crossword Puzzle

If I was a Shark… Have you ever wondered how life would be if you were a shark and lived in the deep blue ocean? Write a short story describing your adventures as

a shark.

If  I  was  a  shark...                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Word Search Circle the words below .Words appear straight across, diagonally,

backwards, up and down. If you are not familiar with a word look up the definition online.

Costa Rica Flag Costa Rica is located in Central America, borderline of Nicaragua.

In 2012, Costa Rica banned shark finning. However, because shark finning is a profitable business, it is still practiced illegally. Because a serving of shark fin

soup can cost up to $100 in China, it is a animal body part chased after by many fishermen . It is estimated that over 70% of shark populations have decreased in

Costa Rican waters.

Directions: Color the Costa Rican flag below. If you are not sure of the colors use the internet to correctly label them. Colors to use: Blue, red, white, yellow.

Adopt a Shark Adopt a shark and commit to the action required to protect and save the

shark you adopt. Check the box next to the shark species you are adopting. You can also name your shark! Check our website to learn

more about the different species of sharks: www.kaknab.org and www.jawspaws.org

Tiger Shark (G. cuvier) Characteristics: Second largest shark-behind the whale shark. Its coloration ranges from light blue to green. It does not have a strict diet as it will eat anything. By adopting the tiger shark, I pledge to use a reusable bag when grocery shopping instead of plastic bags.

Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna) Characteristics: Has a unique head structure that facilitate their bottom mouth hunting. Male sharks mate with females by biting them. Hammerheads are one of the three most endangered shark species due to shark finning. By adopting the hammerhead shark, I pledge to take shorter showers to conserve water.

Great White Shark (C. carcharias) Characteristics: Females are larger than males. These sharks can sense the electromagnetic fields released from moving animals, which eventually become their prey if they are in search of food. By adopting the great white shark, I pledge to not litter near coasts and beaches.

Contact Us

Any  ques<ons  or  comments  please  feel  free  to  contact  us  via  email  at:  

 kaknab.ocean@gmail.com  or  jaws.paws@yahoo.com.          

To  learn  more  about  the  current  shark  conserva<on  projects  please  visit  our  websites:    

 www.kaknab.org    

www.jawspaws.org    

Disclaimer:  This  educa<onal  booklet  was  made  for  educa<onal  and  non-­‐profit  purposes  only.