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Shark protector died on 19.10.2020
One of the most dedicated shark protectors in the world has passed away.
On Monday, October 19th 2020 Andrew F.Cobb died in South Africa after a robbery.
An obituary by Gerhard Wegner.
Andy, as his friends called him, was one of the first shark protectors. Until his death, he was a rock against the destruction of the oceans, one who would not be deterred by anything or anyone when it came to his sharks and marine protection.
He has received several international awards for his activities, including the SHARKGUARDIAN prize for his life's work in 2005. He is an honorary member of Sharkproject and was for many years ambassador of the organization for South Africa.
The oceans and the sharks owe him much, among other things the foundation of Sharkproject e.V.
His expertise and his enthusiasm were contagious and the initial spark to found a somewhat different shark protection organization. He was the one who got me in contact with Dr. Ritter and over all the years he supported us with all his experience, his international contacts and his friendship.
Over all these decades we were closely connected.
I will miss him very much.
My deepest sympathy goes to his family.
Gerhard Wegner (founder of Sharkproject e.V.)
If sharks die, the oceans die …
… and when the oceans die, so does humanity.
Andrew F. Cobb
+19.10.2020