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- July 14 is Shark Awareness Day.
- Sharks are some of the most beautiful creatures in the ocean, but due to overfishing and other factors, many species are in danger.
- An estimated 100 million sharks are killed every year.
While people around the planet celebrate Shark Week, watch movie classics like "Jaws," and visit aquariums, many don't actually know much about sharks.
To celebrate Shark Awareness Day on July 14, Insider found 16 incredible photos of sharks, along with some interesting facts about these majestic creatures.
Keep scrolling to learn more about sharks.