712. Debbie Broomfield, Paris, Ontario, Canada
Thank you for saving sharks! You are a hero!!
711. Pinky Jain Pan, Santa Rosa, California, United States
710. Not publicly disclosed, Edqardsville, United States
709. Lisa Koehl, Brooklyn, Connecticut, United States
You are a shining example of humanity!!!! May others follow your fine leadership!!!
708. Sabrina Moucadeau, Barbentane, France
707. Bertrand Le Foulgoc, Elwood, Australia
Great decision that will be remembered by all.
706. Paul Pearson, Liverpool, United Kingdom
705. Not publicly disclosed, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Your decision now puts Palau on my list of places that I look forward to traveling to in order to enjoy and spend my tourist dollars to support your country. Thank you so much for making the right decision!
704. Jorge Orrantia, Rio Rico, Arizona, United States
THANKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PALAU,
703. Donald Lipmanson, Sebastopol, California, United States
702. Iain Curtin, Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Great news... hopefully more countries will follow.
701. Not publicly disclosed, Canal Fulton, Ohio, United States
700. Jon Cohen, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
699. Brian Pickett, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Well done a great example to the rest of the world!
698. Douglas Hunter, Nottingham, United Kingdom
697. Not publicly disclosed, Palm Beach, United States
696. Toby Kaan, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom
This is a fantastic step forward, one that makes me truly happy and fills me with hope, we are moving forward at last, to protect these important beautiful creatures.
695. Katrina Ansley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
694. Irka Seng, New York, New York, United States
Thank you for understanding the shark
693. Brenda Johnston, Calgary , Alberta, Canada
thank you for helping to save these ancient, vital and beautiful creatures.
692. Elias Amador, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States
thank you, Palau
691. Billie Win, Wellington, New Zealand
Thanks for giving a voice to the sharks...they are amazing and so are you!
690. Scott Baker, New York City, New York, United States
689. Patrick Brousseau, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
One fight had just been won,keep on fighting,war is not over!!!!
688. Jodi Burroughs, Grove City, Ohio, United States
Thanks for saving these great creatures. My nephews love learning and watching sharks.
687. Erica Dawkins, Casselberry, Florida, United States
I personally really appreciate this, as I love these creatures, and feel they should be protected. Thank you!! Maybe others will see your stand and make one of their own and sharks can be protected all over the world.
686. Andrea Ohlson, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Thank you President Toribiong for standing up to the countries that feed on animals that can not defend themselves, all for a bowl of soup. May other countries follow suit. Your actions will not be forgotten.
685. Amanda Cabreira da Silva, Astoria, New York, United States
684. Craig Morgan, Silsden, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A brilliant result, may others follow your example
683. Not publicly disclosed, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
682. Tony Hodges, Midland, United States
Initiatives like this give me hope for the future. Palau has always been at the top of my must see destinations list.
681. Sharon Devlin, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Yes! Hopefully this will inspire more of these steps and create greater awareness for the cause. Great job Palau, and thank you!
680. Jessica Hein, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
679. Betty Shipley, Crystal River, Florida, United States
678. Not publicly disclosed, Huntington, New York, United States
677. Dwight Foreman, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
676. Helene Villedary, Bouillante, France
675. Nicola Nelson, Bountiful, Utah, United States
674. Ian Shaw, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
More countries should now follow Palau
673. Jeremy Welik, Hudson, Quebec, Canada
This is encouraging! I just hope that the law is enforced.
672. Magdalena Strom, Uppsala, Sweden
671. Not publicly disclosed, New York, New York, United States
670. Angela Ringer, Berlin, Germany
669. Richard Merritt, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Thank you for helping to ensure that future generations will continue to be able to visit Palau and experience these magnificent creatures for themselves.
668. Scott Hopper, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
667. Laura Ulrich, Rancho Santa Margarita, United States
We enjoyed diving in your beautiful waters a few years ago and we'll definitely be back soon.
Thank you for your support of sharks.
666. Not publicly disclosed, France
never give up
665. Not publicly disclosed, Auckland, New Zealand
Well done Palau!
664. Not publicly disclosed, Zurich, Switzerland
663. Kamran Hussain, London, United Kingdom
662. Sheena Worrall, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia
Thank you sooooo much. This is a very important step forward.
661. Not publicly disclosed, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Congratulations President Toribiong, for a very courageous decision. The world needs need more people like you.
A. Hill
660. Katherine Mielcarek, Buffalo, New York, United States
Thank you so much, President Toribiong, for having the courage to make this decision! I hope to one day visit your country and celebrate the people who are wise enough to give sharks the honor and respect they deserve in what is their habitat, and where we are the outsiders! Thank you, Palau!
659. Not publicly disclosed, Banbury, United Kingdom
658. Margery Bradshaw, Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
Thank you for saving the sharks.
657. Jim Montgomery, Aurora, Colorado, United States
BRAVO...WHEN I RETURN TO DIVE IN PALAU I CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM, AND THIS IS WHAT MOST DIVERS ARE LOOKING FOR!!
656. Heather McLay, Taber, Alberta, Canada
655. Michelle Marks, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
I look forward to the day when I get the chance to come out to your island and dive with sharks. Thank you
654. Laura Elena Doltu, Bucharest, Romania
653. Michael Lawrence, North Port, Florida, United States
Being on the front line is a good thing. Your actions will benefit the economy of the nation as well as the oceanic environment. Congratulations on a well considered and wise choice of action. Both your people and the people of the world will recognize and thank you for this bold move.
652. Marcy Somenek, Chicago, Illinois, United States
651. Schaeffer Becker, Plano, Texas, United States
650. Not publicly disclosed, Glasgow, United Kingdom
649. Heidi DeRosa, Boca Raton, Florida, United States
648. Stephane Kolb, Thann, France
647. Carlos Schomaker, Fort Myers, Florida, United States
646. Not publicly disclosed, Round Rock, Texas, United States
645. Allen Jenne, Candler, North Carolina, United States
Dear President Toribiong,
Thank you very much for the bold legislation. It is our hope that your decision will be repeated by the rest of the world.
644. Jennifer OBrien, Forest Hills, New York, United States
God bless you.
643. Not publicly disclosed, Ongar, Essex, United Kingdom
642. Ethan Bond, Frisco, Colorado, United States
641. Not publicly disclosed, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
640. Not publicly disclosed, Cape Coral, Florida, United States
639. Sandra Tapie, Hørsholm, Denmark
638. Not publicly disclosed, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States
637. Michael Williams, Williamstown, Victoria, Australia
It takes a huge amount of courage to stand up and fight for a species other than your own. Our lives are governed by the health of the earth and every life has the right to live without persecution.
Well done! Michael Williams www.itsawildlife.com.au
636. Geoff Matlock, Ventura , California, United States
635. Jeremy Eggerman, Springfield, Missouri, United States
634. Not publicly disclosed, Cape Coral, Florida, United States
We hope that other leaders have your courage to take steps to protect the sharks and ocean habitat.
633. Not publicly disclosed, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
632. Thomas DeGrow, Traverse City, Michigan, United States
631. Carl Woodsmall, Littleton, Delaware, Vanuatu
630. Desiree Cheer, Wellington, New Zealand
629. Michelle Armstrong, Santa Barbara, California, United States
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!
I have been in your BEAUTIFUL country and oceans and thank you so very much!
Your country and ocean are the best dives I have ever experienced - NICE people too.
Respectfully
Michelle
628. Jason Warshawsky, San Jose, California, United States
627. Not publicly disclosed, Piedmont, California, United States
626. Not publicly disclosed, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
THANK YOU SO MUCH for saving the SHARKS!
625. Virginia Ansaldi, Miami, Florida, United States
624. Kathy Clark, Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States
623. Oriane Leperlier, Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada
Thank you...
622. Bear Johnston, Madera, California, United States
Thanks for protecting the sharks
621. Steve Nichols, London, United Kingdom
Please encourage the other nations of the world to follow your lead. Well done!
620. Mary Foster, Newport Beach, California, United States
619. Joy Miller, Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
618. Cristina Lourencao, Auckland , New Zealand
617. Wolfgang Zenker, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
I have been to Palau several times and I love the diving. Making this a shark sanctuary will really help increase your tourism trade.
The sharks and your giant clams are the major reason that I visit.
Thank you for support of this conservation initiative.
WZ
616. Patricia ODonnell, Brooklyn, New York, United States
615. Stephen Nichols, Payson, Arizona, United States
614. Not publicly disclosed, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Thank you President Toribiong for the move to protect the sharks in Palau
613. Paul Blair, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
