"According to NOAA Fisheries, "As one of the top ocean predators, sharks play an important role in the food web and help ensure balance in the ocean’s ecosystem." Sharks grow and reproduce slowly, so if people catch too many sharks, then there won't be as many sharks in the ocean. Therefore, it is important to educate people about the importance of shark conservation efforts. I chose this topic because many people are afraid of sharks. Some people may think that the ocean would be a safer place to swim without sharks in it, but sharks are very important to the ocean. I used to be afraid of sharks, but now I realize that sharks are important to the ecosystem. I used colored pencils, markers, and a thin Sharpie marker to create my poster. My poster shows a person fishing for more sharks when he already caught one. It also shows the beauty of the ocean."