{
  "id": 14766526,
  "title": "Hawaii shark tours make visitors 40% more likely to support conservation: Study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/hawaii-shark-tours-make-visitors-40-more-likely-to-support",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T18:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/scientists-surveyed-people-who-went-on-shark-tours-in-hawaii-and-found-they-were-40-more-likely-to-engage-in-shark-conservation-than-they-would-have-been-without-the-experience/articleshow/134969125.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Shark populations are declining significantly due to human activities and a third of species are threatened. Participation in shark ecotourism leads to increased conservation efforts among tourists and the public. After two years, those who engaged in ecotourism showed a 40% increase in conservation activities. Educational experiences during these tours provide vital information about the role of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}