Happy #SharkAwarenessWeek. 🦈 Leopard sharks are harmless bottom feeders, and often gather in waters off #SanDiego this time of year. The phenomenon draws snorkelers, kayakers and eco-tourists. #LeopardSharks are plentiful, but are occasionally taken by recreational anglers or as by-catch by commercial fisheries. #Sharks are facing many threats in the wild. They're poached for their fins, which are consumed as a “delicacy,” and their habitats and food sources are shrinking due to human activity. Join us in celebrating how important sharks are to our oceans. #SDZooAfricaRocks #EndExtinction #sandiegozoo