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I Was Afraid of Sharks. Now I’m Afraid for Them.
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I Was Afraid of Sharks. Now I’m Afraid for Them.

A trip on a shark research project turned my fear for sharks into a fear for their survival.
Ian Campbell
20 August, 2026

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Conservation

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The 6 Best Places To Dive With Sharks in Japan

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Conservation

8 Conservation Specialty Courses That Equip You To Help Save the Ocean

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