Humans and human activities, particularly fishing are the biggest threats.
The pinniped population is decreasing, because of lack of food and global warming, so the killer whales now seem to be eating sea otters instead of pinnipeds.
Yes, they do. They are in fact the biggest coastal sharks in the world.
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Sharks are the biggest fish, with the whale shark being the biggest fish alive today.
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No, but humans are their biggest threat. Manatees are occasionally preyed upon by alligators, sharks and crocodiles.
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Yes, the biggest sharks still exist today, with the whale shark being the largest species, reaching lengths of up to 40 feet or more. Another large species, the basking shark, can also grow to significant sizes. Both species are filter feeders and pose no threat to humans. These sharks continue to inhabit oceans around the world, although they face threats from human activities.
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No
Human hunting is the single biggest threat to these sharks. Humans have hunted these sharks for decades due to fear and general game hunting. They are classified as "Vulnerable" which means that, if we don't take steps to protect this species, they may go extinct soon.
Human hunting is the single biggest threat to these sharks. Humans have hunted these sharks for decades due to fear and general game hunting. They are classified as "Vulnerable" which means that, if we don't take steps to protect this species, they may go extinct soon.