A special auction fundraiser for threatened sharks

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via Nature Conservation Council of NSW website

Dead Sharks ain’t Art

An arts event and auction raising funds to stop all forms of shark slaughter. Threatened and endangered sharks are killed for their fins off the coast of Australia in huge numbers. Already 90% of the world’s sharks have been wiped out.
Join the Nature Conservation Council of NSW for an evening of good company and bid on some amazing auction items, including specially commissioned artworks and a weekend scuba diving trip for two.

All money raised will go towards the NCC’s work to get  increase protection for sharks

When: 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Tuesday 11 May, 2010

Where: Mori Gallery, 168 Day Street, Sydney

Drinks * Nibbles * Guest speakers * Raffle * Live and silent auction & much more …

Limited capacity – please RSVP by Friday  May 7
Ph. 02 9279 2466  or email: marinevol@nccnsw.org.au