Interview · moment 26 of 37

Safari Hunting Funds Conservation, and Shark Tourism Economics

from The Great Shark Debate | The Tim Dillon Show #356 · #356

2 min

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Eli argues African game hunting can fund conservation, then explains a live shark is worth far more in tourism revenue than a dead one, citing his work with fishermen in Baja California.

In this bit3 moments
  • Game hunting supports the environment by funding conservation in areas that need investment and ensuring species don't go extinct.
  • Tim criticizes ocean conservationists having tea parties with sharks on yachts while other people are getting eaten by them.
  • One dead shark sells for thirty dollars, but one living shark generates $250,000 in shark tourism and dive tourism revenue.
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