
This means increased protection for these particular sharks, while still allowing legal and sustainable trade.Ī healthy ocean needs healthy shark populations - and endangered sharks need our help.
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In March of 2013, as a result of tremendous international cooperation, five shark species were listed by CITES-an international organization. Download subtitles for 'The Dwarf Lanternshark' (The Octonauts must help a tiny, injured dwarf lanternshark, but have to find him first.) Home. For these species, overfishing, bycatch, and shark finning are contributing factors in their decline.īut thanks to a global, growing awareness about vulnerable shark species, many countries are implementing shark fin bans – even in places where shark fin soup is considered a delicacy and cultural tradition.Ĭountries around the world have been working together to promote the adoption of shark conservation and management measures. While the majority of shark species have sustainable populations, a number of them have been shrinking at an alarming rate.

What makes them unique also makes them vulnerable. Its rarely seen and little is known about it, having only been observed a few times off the northern tip of South America at depths between 283439 meters (9281,440 feet). When Kwazii and Peso are separated from the Captain and Shellington, Peso comes up with the idea to flash their helmet flashlights on and off to get their attention. The Undersea Storm Kwazii managing to rescue every sea creature in the reef. Sharks take many years to mature, have only a few young at a time, and are highly migratory. The smallest shark, a dwarf lantern shark (Etmopterus perryi) is smaller than a human hand. Down in the darkness of the ocean deep, Peso and the Octonauts must help a tiny, injured Dwarf Lanternshark. A page for describing Awesome: Octonauts. They play a vital role in keeping the ecosystem healthy by feeding on animals that are lower in the food chain. 2 Plot 3 Characters 4 Creature Report Summary The Octonauts plan their annual red seaweed feast in the Galapagos Islands until a trio of Marine Iguanas eat all of their seaweed. Most sharks are apex predators and sit at the top of the food chain. A Dwarf Lantern shark is a tiny shark that can glow. What sharks do have in common is the role they play in their ecosystems. At a mere six inches, the dwarf lantern is one of the smallest sharks and can fit in the palm of your hand.

It can grow to more than 40 feet – that’s as large as a school bus. Down in the ocean deep, the Octonauts must help a tiny, injured dwarf lanternshark. Did you know that sharks have existed for more than 400 million years? There are more than 450 species of sharks throughout the ocean and they come in all different colors and sizes. Animated deep-sea adventures with Captain Barnacles and his explorers.
