812. Sumer Saulnier, Owosso, Michigan, United States

811. Michael Botti, Yangmei, Taiwan

This is a major victory for both world attitude and the future health of Palau's incredible underwater biodiversity. Congratulations for making such a very, very wise decision. Lets only hope that other nations follow suit.

810. Tatiane Barbosa, São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil

809. Darren Wyszomirski, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

808. Maria Gabriela Raide, Buenos Aires, Argentina

807. Patricia Paladines, Setauket, New York, United States

Inspiring and full of hope! Thank you.

806. Rebecca Taylor, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Thank you!

805. Victoria Read, West Shokan, New York, United States

804. Heidi Krautschick, West Sacramento, California, United States

803. Jayne Johnson, Milford, New Hampshire, United States

802. Richard Lear, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

801. Linda Petrulias, Cazadero, California, United States

I visited Palau in 1998 for scuba diving. I had a wonderful time. Palau is a unique special place with so much to offer. Thank you citizens of Palau for being good stewards of your land and wildlife for all of us to enjoy.

800. Mike Kowalchuk, Ganges, British Columbia, Canada

i have to say that this is great news

799. Not publicly disclosed, Meaford, Ontario, Canada

798. Ramna Brandt, San Francisco, California, United States

based on your decision we have decided to do a 2 week liveaboard in Palau in April 2010. If you had not made this decision we would have gone elsewhere to dive.

797. Mandie Burns, Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada

Thank you and lets hope this opens the eyes of many more and is just the beginning

796. Peter Todd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Your decision means I will come back to visit and dive with your beautiful sharks. My tourism depends on your eco protection

795. Amber Richards, Guilderton, Australia

794. Amanda Page, Perth, WA, Australia

793. Gavan Wise, Perth, Australia

Congratulations and thank you. Hopefully other countries will follow your lead now that you have shown the courage to do so.

792. Luke Wheat, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

THANKYOU!!!!!!

791. Jaya Lewis, Paradise Point, Queensland, Australia

790. Juliet Pawelski, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Many thanks from Central Pennsylvania and a cheer to those who made things happen! Long live the sharks!

789. Leo Munie, Mesa, Arizona, United States

788. Not publicly disclosed, Waynesville, Georgia, United States

787. Andy Firk, Arcadia, Florida, United States

Great going Palau!!! We love you for it!

786. Kayita Foran, Sydney, Australia

785. Serafino Borzellino, Markham, Ontario, Canada

784. Judi Radtke, Boulder, Colorado, United States

We will definitely book a dive trip to Palau now!!! Thank you!! (the health of the oceans thanks you too)

783. Julia Spaet, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

782. Tsuki Hidekazu, Osaka, Japan

781. Not publicly disclosed, Woodstock, New York, United States

We thank you so very much!

780. Kevin Morales, Moreno Valley, California, United States

779. Not publicly disclosed, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

I do support!

778. Not publicly disclosed, Yonkers, New York, United States

The awareness of the atrocities inflicted on our oceans through shark finning and fishing is made possible through strict regulations such as these. Thank you to the Palau Government for taking a stand and being a leader.

777. Not publicly disclosed, Wellesley, Ontario, Canada

776. Kristyn Atkinson, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

775. Wendy Kestler, St. Peterburg, Florida, United States

THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU'RE AWESOME! Leaders around the world could learn a thing or two form you!!!

774. Nick Davenport, London, United Kingdom

773. Joe Krein, Saugerties, New York, United States

772. Bruce Miller, Bend, Oregon, United States

771. Maleka Robbins, Jersey, British Channel Islands, United Kingdom

CONGRATULATIONS Well Done Palau's president Toribiong, The peoples voices have been heard, let the worlds oceans rejoice, the sharks thank you, a brave step, by a brave and consensus man, may all follow suit and save these beautiful majestic creatures.

770. Kate Harding, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

President Toriboing - thank you very much for your (and your supporters) for creating the National Shark Sanctuary in Palau. I am very grateful that you have made this courageous and intelligent stance and hope that other countries around the world will follow suit. Well done - and be proud of the contribution that you have made to ensuring that these incredible creatures are treated with respect - as all living things should be. This news has made my day!!

769. Rachel Jay, Melbourne, Australia

768. Not publicly disclosed, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

767. Not publicly disclosed, Roswell, Georgia, United States

766. Rhiannon Young, Mammoth, Arizona, United States

Thank you giving a voice to those who do not have one.

765. Charlie Marengo, Coconut Grove, Northern Territory, Australia

Congratulations Palau and god bless. You have done a wonderful wonderful thing and are an example to the other nations of the world :) Sharks Rule :)

764. Guillaume Maucort, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

763. Denise Kurz, Highland Falls, New York, United States

Thank you for all you are doing. I will see you at Scuba-Palooza in November.

762. Not publicly disclosed, Hackett, ACT, Australia

761. Rebekah Booth, Mentone, Mentone/ Victoria, Australia

760. Karen Clachrie, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

GREAT JOB MR PRESIDENT AND ALL OF PALAU!

759. Jamie Trahair, Adelaide, Australia

758. Larissa Matechuk, Singapore, Singapore

757. Samuel Giles, Southport, Queensland, Australia

756. Jason Lorch, Sydney, Australia

YES YES YES!!!!!! Were all very very happy in Sydney and around the World with hearing this decision.

755. Not publicly disclosed, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia

754. Tom Harris, Moreno Valley, California, United States

753. Not publicly disclosed, Miami, Florida, United States

752. Not publicly disclosed, Seattle, Washington, United States

751. Simon Freeman, San Diego, California, United States

Thank you, I visited Palau last year as a tourist, I will recommend it to others not just because it is beautiful but because you have the best intentions in keeping it that way.

750. Sean McGreevy, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

President Toribiong, You are an inspiration to all shark lovers and the fight against the barbaric shark finning industry.

749. Chris Inns, London, Ontario, Canada

It takes tremendous strength to stand against the voices of immediate greed, and insist that we make choices that lead to long term stability. In this decision you, and your country, have shown that strength. May other nations learn from your example.

748. Nathalie Verlinden, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Thank you so much to the Palau community and its president. It is a great model for other countries. I wish Australia would have such an understanding of the importance of sharks to the marine ecosystem. MERCI MERCI MERCI

747. Amelia Winston, Westmont, Illinois, United States

746. Cynthia St Clair, Amarillo, Texas, United States

Thank you, Mr. President, for your responsible, intelligent, and ethical choice in creating the National Shark Sanctuary in Palau.

745. Nicole Goodson, webb, Alabama, United States

744. Aleisha MacAulay, Sydney, NSW, Australia

743. James Sacci, Peekskill, New York,NY, United States

742. Not publicly disclosed, Longmont, Colorado, United States

Thanks for taking leadership on this issue facing the world.

741. Not publicly disclosed, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Please keep up the great work. I hope and pray that others will follow.

740. William Zaggle, Greeley, Colorado, United States

Thank you Mr. President, Your good deeds will guard you the rest of your life and beyond.

739. Nakhle Hado, Kingston, Jamaica

Thank you for allowing our most natural environment the sea and the living creatures especially the sharks to have a protected sanctuary.

738. Not publicly disclosed, new york, United States

737. Dhaneesh Panesar, Leeds, United Kingdom

736. Tanya Clothier, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Thank-you President Toribiong. You have been given the gift of power and have chosen to make a difference. You will never be forgotten for creating a shark sanctuary.

735. Jill Hein, New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States

Thank You Sir! You have taken a stand where others have opted for ignorance.

734. Mariah Ramsey, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

733. Sally Siebert, Oakland Park, Florida, United States

732. Tamra Berry, Henderson, Nevada, United States

731. Maria Marchena, San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica

Estimado Presidente Toribiong, Muchas gracias por su colaboracion en esta lucha por salvar los tiburones y los ecosistemas marinos. Saludos desde Costa Rica!

730. Not publicly disclosed, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

729. Sara Martin, Sioux Lookout, Canada

Way to go!!! Palau should be very proud. This is a huge victory for sharks and our oceans. Thanks a million from Canada!

728. Jullien Olivier, BOURAIL, New Caledonia, France

Hope New Caledonia will be the next

727. Susan Hoenhous, Toronto, Canada

726. Not publicly disclosed, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

725. Sue Crowe, Willoughby, NSW, Australia

Well done - you are a credit and we salute you Sue

724. Eduardo Shimahara, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Thank you. Wise decision. Surely positive impacts on Palau tourism....

723. Jeanette Betteridge, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

722. Kim MacDonald, Charlottetown, Canada

721. Daniel Carvalho, Loulé, Portugal

720. Laina Ford, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States

719. Steven Genkins, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Dear President Toribiong, I had the opportunity to visit Palau for a second time this past February, and to once again dive on its beautiful reefs, walls, and wrecks, often in the presence of cruising sharks. What a treat! Thank you so much for helping to preserve these amazing creatures. Best regards, Steven M. Genkins, M.D.

718. Not publicly disclosed, Hampton Bays, New York, United States

717. Eugenia De la fuente, Mexico, Mexico

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD.

716. Katelyn Fines, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

715. Hope Nguyen, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Well done and thank you so much. This news has been a great start to my day :)

714. Not publicly disclosed, Paris, France

713. Not publicly disclosed, Palinges, France

Thank you for sharks saving ! Best regards from France.