912. Rodolfo Cianchi, Palmanova, Italy

This is the first step to protect our sharks.

911. Robert Scott DellaPeruta, Bronx, New York, United States

910. Not publicly disclosed, Marseille, Paca, France

909. Kat DahlquistBauer, San Antonio, Texas, United States

908. Katrina Margell, Kingsland, Texas, United States

907. Brett Olson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

906. Jan Lewis, South Riding, Virginia, United States

Thank you, President Toribiong, and Palau, for doing the right thing. How wonderful!! Sharks are important species for our fragile ecosystem, and need protection from human ignorance and greed.

905. Not publicly disclosed, Cameron Park, California, United States

This is great! Thank you for taking the first step.

904. Gregory Tsai, New York, New York, United States

Dear Citizens of Palau, I hope that the entire world will follow your sterling example. Thank you for caring about the oceans. Sincerely, - Greg Tsai (New York, USA)

903. Not publicly disclosed, Alliston, Ontario, Canada

902. Joan Breiding, San Francisco, California, United States

901. Not publicly disclosed, Canberra, Australia

900. Yvonne Collins, Brisbane, Australia

899. Chrissy Shunda, Courtice, Ontario, Canada

Dear President Toribiong, BRAVO TO YOU! This is a critical issue that has been overlooked by so many. You are a pioneer! Your actions are not short of greatness in helping to preserve sharks from extinction. Creating the Palau Shark Sanctuary is wonderful news for our oceans and planet. I personally extend my sincerest gratitude. Warmest Regards, Chrissy Shunda

898. Paul Dunne, Tainan, Taiwan

Well Done

897. Oscar Palacios, Toluca, México, Mexico

Thank you.

896. Not publicly disclosed, Toowoomba, Australia

Excellent news, finally a leader with real vision.

895. Not publicly disclosed, Acampo, California, United States

894. Michael Pulcrano, manorville, New York, United States

thanks for the support sharks were here long before us and deserve to be here long after us

893. Richard Turgeon, San Francisco, California, United States

892. Charlotte Hawley, Jubilee Pocket, Queensland, Australia

President Toribiong Wow!! Thank you so much Palau you will surely be the start of what I hope of something truly amazing. Hopefully will get over there soon so I can see the difference this will make :-)

891. Randy Preston, Corinth, Texas, United States

President Toribiong, I look forward to visiting your beautiful country.

890. Thomas Utschig, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

889. Not publicly disclosed, San Francisco, California, United States

888. Not publicly disclosed, London, Ontario, Canada

887. Not publicly disclosed, Fresno, California, United States

886. Not publicly disclosed, Boulder, Colorado, United States

885. Not publicly disclosed, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

884. Not publicly disclosed, Lagny sur Marne, France

thanks a lot for you all.

883. Elina Samara, Thessaloniki, Greece

I hope others will follow your example Mr. President

882. Erik Vaim, Månsarp, Sweden

881. Antreas Tsiakkaris, Nicosia, Cyprus

880. Daxara Moras, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia

879. Tony Nilsson, Lund, Sweden

878. Not publicly disclosed, Brownstown Twp., Michigan, United States

877. Not publicly disclosed, croydon, UK, United Kingdom

Thanks for taking the lead in stopping the terrible atrocities happening to sharks by man

876. Phil Singleton, Hauppauge, New York, United States

875. Mary Markus, Garden Grove, California, United States

We need to spread the word that the world needs sharks, and killing them hurts everybody

874. Gertie Griffith, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

873. Brian Lange, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Congratulations!! Your courageous efforts are appreciated world wide!

872. Richard Delaney, Chicago, Illinois, United States

871. Kym Beaton, Sydney, NSW, Australia

THank you. Now maybe my country will follow suit too. Lets hope Palau is the 1st of many states and country

870. Megan Ihrig, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

869. Amy Kirst, Buffalo, New York, United States

868. Kim Norman, Woodlawn, Ontario, Canada

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Mr. President and the people of Palau. You are true leaders in our global fight to save the sharks and their habitat. Hopefully, other nations will follow in your footsteps....Kim, Ottawa. Canada

867. Not publicly disclosed, Chicago, Illinois, United States

866. Olivia Wong, Hong Kong, China

865. Deanna Walliser, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States

864. Dawn Elliott, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

I was in Palau years ago. The water and islands are as beautiful as the people. Thank you for protecting this treasure for out children.

863. Frederic Racine, Laval, Quebec, Canada

862. John Mackintosh, Qualicum Beach , British Columbia, Canada

Thanks for taking a brave step forward in the preservation of the sharks. I appreciate all that you have done on their behalf.

861. Daniel Kway, Singapore, Singapore

Congratulations and thank you for doing this! I will visit Palau again!

860. Rebecca Diete, Laidley Heights, Queensland, Australia

I hope my own country will follow this fantastic example and strive to protect sharks and acknowledge their importance for healthy oceans and a better planet. Rebecca (Australia)

859. Ernesto Navarro, Mexico, Mexico

Im very happy cuz now sharks are protected in Palau. thank you very much

858. Erika Marchino, Los Angeles, California, United States

Thank you very much for showing respect to the environment, sharks, and laying down the ground work for other nations to do the same!

857. Not publicly disclosed, Spring, Texas, United States

Thank you for your attention and action to this important matter.

856. Bruce Goorney, Auckland, New Zealand

A very important step forward and one I hope which adds to a slowly growing precedence. Nations governments need to look beyond short-term greed and consider the wider ecological picture when they deal with issues that affect the environment, ecology or natural resources. Thank You President Toribiong. You have shown your people and the rest of the world that you are acutely aware of the threat that sharks now are under, and that you are prepared to act proactively.

855. Andrew Kelly, Derry, United States

good work!

854. Raymond Haddad, Candiac, Quebec,QC, Canada

853. Not publicly disclosed, Olympia, United States

852. Keith Mallo, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Thank you so very much. We need to act now to save the shark populations, and your action is a great step toward this goal.

851. Not publicly disclosed, Brooklyn, New York, United States

LETS KEEP ON GOING FOR ALL OUR WILDLIFE. PROTECT, PROTECT,PROTECT. I RESCUE AND PROTECT ALL CATS, DOGS AND ALL AND ANY ANIMALS IN NEED. I HAVE A SMALL SHELTER-I WAS RAISED ALL ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS(NOT HUMAN) ARE GODS CREATURES FIRST. WE MUST CARE ,PROTECT, LOVE AND LEARN FROM THEM--THEY ARE OUR OUR FUTURE --THEY ARE EACH OF OUR DESTINY

850. Nancy Gregory, Castle Rock, United States

849. Vanessa Le Blanc, Perth Road, Ontario, Canada

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are saving the world and making it a better place. Future generations will applaud you.

848. Sarah Anderson, Los Angeles, United States

Thank you!

847. Christophe Beraud, San Francisco, California, United States

846. Not publicly disclosed, Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Thank you!!

845. Terri Melloway, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Well done! Congratulations on making the choice to save sharks. The rest of the World must follow your lead.

844. Ian Murphy, Jamaica, West Indies, Jamaica

Thank you Sir.

843. Not publicly disclosed, Thornhill, Ontario,Ontario, Canada

Sharks are little understood. They form a valuable link in the ecosystem.

842. Not publicly disclosed, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

841. Not publicly disclosed, Södertälje, Sweden

840. Matthew Hayes, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

839. Guillermo Moreno, Hong Kong, China

838. Not publicly disclosed, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Congratulations! Mr President,your actions have helped take us one step closer in protecting a delicate species so important to our planet and especially our oceans. I applaude you and hope other countries will follow your example. Alex Toronto, Canada

837. Adelaide Lenox, Tempe, Arizona, United States

836. Elizabeth Sullivan, Simi Valley, California, United States

835. Doug Perrine, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States

834. Kevin Sullivan, Simi Valley, California, United States

Palau should be very, very proud to be an international leader in shark and ocean conservation. We salute you as true heroes!

833. Adam Lintz, Utica, Michigan, United States

832. David Lee, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Thank you for taking a stand and making a difference in what has become a critical issue.

831. John F Krupka, Wilmette, Illinois, United States

830. Linda Drzycimski, Lacey, Alabama, United States

829. Jonas Fernandez, Papeete, French Polynesia

In English : Dear President Toribiong, As so many other persons, this piece of news pleases me. Thank you for any heart. I think that all the divers and all the lovers of the sea also have to share this enjoyment. Best regards. Jonas FERNANDEZ In French : Cher Président Toribiong, Comme tant d'autres personnes, cette nouvelle me fait plaisir. Merci de tout coeur. Je pense que tous les plongeurs et tous les amoureux de la mer doivent également partager cette joie. Très cordialement. Jonas FERNANDEZ

828. Jill Edwards, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

827. Not publicly disclosed, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Congratulations for taking this bold and important step towards protecting and respecting

826. Alissa Farrell, Aspen, Colorado, United States

825. Laura House, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Thank you for being so brave!

824. Erin Lyon, Singapore, Singapore

823. Jo Northey, Sydney, NSW, Australia

822. Erika Pinto, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia

Thank for protect these beautiful animals... Best regards from Colombia

821. Dean Pasko, Lake Worth, Florida, United States

This move will definitely help your tourist economy. It is every diver's dream to visit Palau. Great job!

820. Laura Mounce, Vancouver, Washington, United States

819. Catherine Murty, San Francisco, California, United States

818. Not publicly disclosed, Adelaide, Australia

Thankyou! Any help we get to ban shark-finning is welcomed! Good luck with the sanctuary, it

817. Not publicly disclosed, San Antonio, Texas, United States

816. Ulrike Breytenbach, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

815. Remi Gauchet, Irvine, California, United States

Thank you and I hope this sanctuary will be an example for the rest of the world.

814. Chris Berry, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

813. Rick Miller, Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

I am very happy for this historic moment. Hopefully other countries will follow your lead =)