The Oceanic whitetip shark's populations have dropped by as much as 99% in some areas of the ocean because it is popular with fishermen and is also sought after for its fins. … The sharks that were killed were 6-to-8 feet long, and one came within four feet of a kayak that was escorting Palfrey through the water from a few feet away. There has been some backlash from the incident with members of conservation groups questioning why the sharks needed to be … …

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Woman Sets World Swimming Record and Kills Endangered Sharks …