| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立中山大學 === 海洋事務研究所 === 106 === Sharks are the top predator in marine ecosystem and marine food chain. The number of shark species and quantity affect the health of entire marine ecosystem. Shark fins, which not only representing traditional Chinese dietary culture but also the treasures on Chinese dining tables since ancient times. In recent years, shark catches have continued to rise due to the continuous advancement of pelagic fishing technology, which causing huge crisis on shark ecology. If we can promote not only full utilization of shark carcasses but also avoid eating endangered shark species. We can have perfect balance between preserve traditional Chinese dietary culture and shark conservation. In order to promote the ideas above, we need to understand people’s knowledge, attitude and action of shark conservation. And then make the promotion of shark conservation by strengthening the lack of parts.
In this study, questionnaires were distributed to two different groups (general public and people with seafood shopping needs) at four locations (railway station and Hypermarket) in Tainan and Kaohsiung. The questionnaires aim to understand not only people''s knowledge, attitude, action of shark conservation but also the effect of background variables (gender, age, education level, place of distribution) and the correlation between three aspects of the study (knowledge, attitude, action). At the end of the study, proposed suggestions for improving knowledge, attitude, and action of people’s shark conservation will be given according to the results of the study.
This study has following results and recommendations: (1) The public’s understanding of international shark conservation affairs is higher than domestic. Therefore, this study recommends that not only the government agency responsible for the utilization and management of fishery resources (Fisheries Agency) but also the government agency responsible for marine conservation (Conservation Administration) should cooperate to enhance people’s understanding of domestic marine conservation affairs through Internet, television, and news media; (2) In knowledge aspect, male earns higher points than female. According to this phenomenon, the study suggested that aquariums and environmental groups can integrate the elements which favored by female into the exhibitions and events of shark theme. It will helpful for attracting female to join the exhibitions and events. Through the exhibitions and events of shark theme, their knowledge of shark conservation will increase; (3) Educational background has no effect on knowledge, attitudes and action of shark conservation, which shows that schools in Taiwan have not implemented marine education. It is suggested that schools can incorporate shark conservation and marine education topics into the curriculum.
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