July 14: Shark Awareness Day, Fisherman's Day in Ukraine
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There are more than 500 different species of sharks on Earth, and only a few of them are dangerous to humans. 30% of these species are currently on the verge of extinction.
Today, on July 14, animal rights activists and wildlife lovers can join the events dedicated to Shark Awareness Day, UNN reports.
There are more than 500 different species of sharks on Earth, and only a few of them are dangerous to humans.
At the same time, every year people kill up to 100 million sharks through fishing alone. As a result, 30% of the world's shark species are on the verge of extinction.
Scientists have proved that sharks have pretty good eyesight. It is believed that it is even better than a cat's. And the structure of a shark's eye is quite similar to that of a human eye.
Sharks have an excellent sense of smell; they can detect a drop of blood in the water at a distance of one kilometer.
A female shark can give birth to offspring without mating.
In Ukraine, fishermen celebrate their professional holiday on the second Saturday of July. The event was launched in 1995 by a presidential decree.
Today's ice floe is celebrated by people who earn their living from fishing, sports fishermen, and, of course, people who just like to spend their free time outdoors with a fishing rod in hand.
Today you can also join the International Day of Non-Binary People.
Some people believe that non-binary people can have several genders or no gender at all (agenderism). It is noted that gender is not related to sexual orientation and androgyny.
According to the church calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of St. Aquila.
Aquila was a disciple of the Apostle Paul. Paul ordained Aquila as bishop of Heraclea.
The bishop and his wife Priscilla converted many people to Christianity. For this they were captured by pagans, tortured for a long time, and then executed.
Ivan, Stepan, and Mykola celebrate their name days on July 14.
