Shark conservation efforts require attitude change, community involvement, says Fisheries Dept

KUALA LUMPUR: Educating and raising awareness about shark conservation requires community involvement, knowledge, understanding and attitude changes, according to the Fisheries Department.

In a statement on Sunday (July 14), the department said that public education and awareness programmes across all age groups can improve their knowledge of the role sharks play in maintaining marine ecosystems and raise awareness about the importance of shark conservation.