WILDLIFE
The Forgotten Sharks of Turkiye
Rediscovering Giants, Redefining the Mediterranean.
For many, the Mediterranean is imagined as a tranquil, lifeless sea—a place of sun-drenched coasts and history, but not of wild marine giants. Yet, this sea once thrived with apex predators, including hammerheads, makos, and angel sharks that patrolled its depths. The Forgotten Sharks of Türkiye unravels the untold story of these vanished giants, revealing how the Mediterranean was once a dynamic, predator-rich ecosystem.
Through the lens of Türkiye’s coasts, this project dives into the ecological and cultural significance of sharks in these waters, exploring how human history and environmental changes have shaped their decline—and how their presence could yet be reclaimed. It’s a call to reimagine the Mediterranean as it once was and to take actions to safeguard the marine biodiversity and apex predators that are left in its historic waters.
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Project Objectives
Document and Raise Awareness
Investigate and document the historical presence and ecological roles of shark species in Türkiye's waters, raising awareness of their decline and importance within the Mediterranean ecosystem.
Reconnect People with Sharks
Highlight the cultural and ecological significance of sharks in the Mediterranean’s past, inspiring a renewed appreciation and fostering a sense of shared heritage with these misunderstood creatures.
Promote Conservation Action
Develop initiatives to protect surviving shark populations, advocate for stronger conservation policies, and engage local communities in safeguarding these vital predators.