Michael Rutzen
Michael Rutzen is a respected shark expert known for his work in shark conservation, particularly focused on the great white shark population along the South African coastline. He conducted a landmark study in 2016 that revealed the alarming depletion and endangered status of great white sharks, attributing some of the market pressures on these sharks to high-profile individuals like Michael Flatley, who allegedly contributed to the trophy shark bone trade. Rutzen has been an outspoken advocate for shark conservation and has highlighted the impact of trophy hunting on marine ecosystems.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,966 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,966 | $5,100 | 3$ |
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Michael Rutzen, a respected shark expert, alleged that Michael Flatley had been partly responsible for inflating the shark jaw market in South Africa.
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