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They donate a whole 25%. I get it now. Oceaninspired is a business. They have some nice product, but I don't think I'll support it. Thanks for the link. Cheers
I didn't mention Ben and Jerry, don't know their history.
Most people have sense enough to not molest endangered animals of any kind. I guess we give here a pass because she is blond and pretty. The best way to support conservation is to leave it alone. She could have easily just done a video of the shark swimming around investigating. We get the point. Riding it was nothing more than an idiotic publicity stunt.
No need to bring up any more comparisons or analogies to justify her actions. In her mind it was a good idea, but in fact, just put her and the shark in harms way. I am sure if she were attacked, the shark would have been hunted down and killed. That's how it is.
Follow the NZ story. Great Whites don't like us.
Most people have sense enough to not molest endangered animals of any kind. I guess we give here a pass because she is blond and pretty.
Oxford definition of molest is to harass or pester. You make the call.
Your claim that there was no harm is speculative. No one knows the stress induced to the shark. Why risk it. GW are notoriously fragile in captivity, which may mean their capacity to handle certain stressors is not developed. Your no harm, no foul doesn't work in this case.
Like episodes of JackAss, people will try to emulate what they see. Best not to even give them an idea. Cheers
I'm sure you're a hit at parties, too.