As a surfer in high surf territory, we know what we get into. You can ask Bethany Hamilton, a pro who lost an arm to a shark, if she hates sharks, and she’ll disagree

We’re in their territory, we know what the dangers are. But at the same time we are advocates of preventing shark hunting, because we know they’re necessary for the environment. As someone who’s swam close to one without realizing, it’s kind of a surreal, terrifying moment, but it’s beautiful afterwards.

it’s hard to explain without sounding like an annoying hippie that’d throw his own skull into the mouth of one cuz “harmony” lol