# Shocking Sea Creature Charts The 'Status of the Shark' Infographic Offers Some Jaw-Dropping Facts By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-08-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/status-of-the-shark References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/fjelstud/the-status-of-the-shark-infographic) & [dsc.discovery](http://dsc.discovery.com/sharks/conservation-infographic.html) As a tribute to the ever-anticipated Shark Week, the [Discovery Channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple) has put together a rather informative infographic outlining the Status of the Shark. This Status of the Shark infographic offers a wide variety of shark-related facts that are sure to shock any reader. While sharks are arguable the number one most feared animal by humans, the infographic points out that fewer than five humans die from shark attacks each year, yet over 73 million sharks are killed by humans in that same time frame. Other interesting facts featured on this highly visual Status of the Shark infographic is that a bowl of [shark fin soup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siesta-co) can be purchased for approximately $100 in Hong Kong. Check out this entire infographic for some curious and unusual information about sharks. **Implications** - Businesses that are able to offer their clients products that both entertain and inform will garner plenty of positive attention. Consumers will likely invest their time and products in products from which they can benefit in multiple ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Informative Infographics:** Businesses can offer their clients infographics that combine entertainment and education to attract attention and investment. - **Shark Conservation:** Businesses can address the issue of shark conservation by offering sustainable alternatives to products like shark fin soup. - **Human-animal Interaction:** Businesses can explore the complex relationship between humans and animals to offer unique and thought-provoking products and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Media and Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can produce infographics as part of their content to inform and engage audiences. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can offer sustainable options that address issues such as shark conservation in order to attract socially conscious consumers. - **Education:** Educational institutions can create courses and curricula that explore human-animal interaction and promote critical thinking around this topic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shark Attack-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-creme-freeze.md) - [Theatrical Shark Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple.md) - [Shark-Celebrating Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-shark-cookies.md) - [Shark-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment.md) - [Shark-Themed Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziggis-coffee-bad-bruce.md) - [Tinned Fish Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish-board.md) - [Gummy Shark-Garnished Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bait-lemonade.md) - [Predator-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooler-master-shark-x.md) - [Filmic Shark Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance.md)