Australian Museum's Sharks Exhibition Explores Biodiversity and Conservation
The Australian Museum developed a three-year exhibition titled 'Sharks' that opened in 2022-2023. The exhibition examines shark biology, evolution, and ecological significance, highlighting their role as apex predators in marine ecosystems. It emphasizes how shark conservation affects ocean biodiversity and climate regulation through carbon absorption by seagrass. The museum selected sharks to demonstrate human environmental impact and the interconnectedness of species.
Key facts
- The Australian Museum created a sharks exhibition over three years
- The exhibition ran during 2022-2023
- Sharks are apex predators influencing entire marine ecosystems
- Approximately 500 shark species exist worldwide
- Shark conservation helps protect ocean biodiversity and carbon absorption
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
Locations
- Australia
- Pacific region