Surveys of knowledge of shark ecology, attitude towards sharks and intentions to engage in conservation of the general public and participants in a shark ecotourism program

Surveys of members of the general public collected on Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, and participants in One Ocean Diving's shark ecotourism program. Surveys evaluated respondents: Previous participation in conservation and other environmental activities Self-percieved knowledge of shark ecology Attitudes towards sharks Intentions to engage in shark conservation in the future Experience on the shark tour (tour participants only) Survey data was used in the publication: Sutcliffe, S. R., & Barnes, M. L. (2018). The role of shark ecotourism in conservation behaviour: Evidence from Hawaii. Marine Policy, 97, 27-33.