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IMPACT STORIES

Discover real inspiring stories of positive change and meaningful connections shared by our community members.

DANNI

PENNSYLVANIA

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What were your initial thoughts or impressions of Fuzzy Sharks?

"From an AZA conference, probably around 2009, when you first started and after your museum exhibition."

How did Fuzzy Sharks change or influence your perception of sharks?

"What an amazing and impactful concept!"

Did interacting with Fuzzy Sharks lead to any actions or changes in your behavior related to shark conservation or ocean awareness?

"Although I work in an aquarium and try to share how important sharks are to our oceans and ecosystems, Fuzzy Sharks is an opportunity to remind folks, would you care about them more if they had fur? Or cute like a panda? I think Fuzzy Sharks helps people empathize with sharks and put them in a different perspective."

Can you share a specific moment or experience with Fuzzy Sharks that left a lasting impact on you?

"Fuzzy Sharks gave me A different talking point when I was doing education programs.

RJ

KENTUCKY

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What were your initial thoughts or impressions of Fuzzy Sharks?

"Love how it makes a typical "Harsh / Apex predator" Seem much more approachable."

Did interacting with Fuzzy Sharks lead to any actions or changes in your behavior related to shark conservation or ocean awareness?

"Fuzzy sharks makes me more aware of the "Stigma" facing sharks and the ocean as a whole. I think the Fuzzy Sharks will raise awareness and shed away some of the "Dark Mystery" that I think most people have with sharks and the ocean."

Can you share a specific moment or experience with Fuzzy Sharks that left a lasting impact on you?

"Now that I'm holding my Fuzzy Shark, it's even better than I imagined. It's truly life-changing... #GotMyShark"

HEATHER

FLORIDA

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What were your initial thoughts or impressions of Fuzzy Sharks?

"Love it! Just a great cause and concept!"

How did Fuzzy Sharks change or influence your perception of sharks?

"It has made me look at them differently for sure."

Did interacting with Fuzzy Sharks lead to any actions or changes in your behavior related to shark conservation or ocean awareness?

"It has made me more aware of how critical shark are to the ocean life cycle."

Can you share a specific moment or experience with Fuzzy Sharks that left a lasting impact on you?

"Meeting Jessica the founder of Fuzzy Sharks and her passion for their protection."

MINDY

OHIO

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What were your initial thoughts or impressions of Fuzzy Sharks?

"Fell in love right away with the story behind its creation".

How did Fuzzy Sharks change or influence your perception of sharks?

"I liked them even more. PROTECT THE SHARKS."

Did interacting with Fuzzy Sharks lead to any actions or changes in your behavior related to shark conservation or ocean awareness?

"Lead me to research that we'd be in trouble without them."

Can you share a specific moment or experience with Fuzzy Sharks that left a lasting impact on you?

"Hugging a 6 ft Fuzzy Shark."

ROGER

OHIO

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What were your initial thoughts or impressions of Fuzzy Sharks?

"Intrigued by the unexpected Fuzzy exterior!"

How did Fuzzy Sharks change or influence your perception of sharks?

"It invited me to explore the role and importance of the apex predator"

Did interacting with Fuzzy Sharks lead to any actions or changes in your behavior related to shark conservation or ocean awareness?

"It shifted my fear perspective."

JENN

OHIO

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What were your initial thoughts or impressions of Fuzzy Sharks?

"I have been with Jess on this journey for quite awhile. While I still have a lot to learn about Shark conservation efforts, I knew essentially nothing prior to her exhibition."

How did Fuzzy Sharks change or influence your perception of sharks?

"Raised my understanding of their importance in the ecosystem."

Did interacting with Fuzzy Sharks lead to any actions or changes in your behavior related to shark conservation or ocean awareness?

"I feel like I have always had a healthy appreciation for the ocean, and myself being unable to swim, find it incredibly powerful and something to be revered. I do engage in beach clean up efforts everytime I am at a beach.

Can you share a specific moment or experience with Fuzzy Sharks that left a lasting impact on you?

"Watching a raffle winner win a Fuzzy Shark at SharkCon ans hearing her literal screech of excitement over taking one home!"

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