Sam dreams of one day petting a tiger shark. Julie swims with them around the world and runs a non-profit dedicated to saving them. Together, this unlikely duo of Shark Angels is leading a movement to make a real difference for one of the most feared and malaligned animals on the planet. An animal they both happen to adore.

This morning, 14 tiger sharks were caught in a single shark net installation off the coast of South Africa. World outrage has ensued, as these sharks, who have become infamous around the world thanks to the amazing photos and videos from the Shark Angels, are a protected species living in a protected area in a country who prides themself on being able to let tourists experience a Big "7" - which ironically includes sharks  - the very species the government is slaughtering. The 14 fully grown adults - including pregnant females - caught and many of them killed - in a single day is not only heartwrenching, it is a disaster for the local environment and economy. . Read Shark Angel Gail's firsthand account of the REAL TRUTH. Not the Sharks Board manipulative and inaccurate report of the situation (who are desperate to control the media and want to earn their $4.5 million a year to kill the species that desperately needs protection). 

The days of killing animals out of fear are over.  And one only need to look at Yellowstone Park, in the U.S., as a prime example as to the far-reaching impacts of these short-sighted acts. South Africa - a country whose environmental policies, fueled by booming eco-tourism, should be setting precedence for the world. At a time when we are racing through our natural resources at unsustainable rates, destroying wild animals simply because we can, or because of irrational fears fueled by a lack of knowledge, is no longer acceptable. We will not stand for this destruction.

Claudia Li is one amazing young woman - leading the charge for sharks. Founder of Shark Truth, she is also a shark angel, working tirelessly on their behalf. As a first generation Chinese-Canadian, Claudia is in a unique position to build champions from within the community who will fight for sharks - and the environment. Like Claudia, the Shark Angels believe this is a world issue - not a cultural one - and are thrilled to call her one of our own. Read her story, about her organization and more about shark fin soup - from someone who grew up eating it. We are inspired by this angel, and we know you will be too.