Transcript: Sharks in Our Future

Fortunately, there is another market -one that needs sharks alive.

Sharks themselves are the bait for ecotourists. When people pay to see sharks close up, these animals are worth hundreds of thou sands of dollars annually to a local economy.

Now it's possible for adventurous sport divers to join in the thrill of shark -diving expeditions in many places around the world.

For those who experience these sharks close up in the wild almost always leave with a much greater appreciation for all sharks.

At some resorts, the sharks are tagged in the hope that fishermen will recognize their true value to the community and release them back to the sea.