The hawksbill sea turtle is critically endangered. Estimates have there being only about 15,000 nesting females left. If those turtles die out – the entire species will be gone – forever. Those that are left can be found swimming the waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, according to National Geographic.
The turtles will stay near the shore. They will grow to be about 150 pounds in weight and approximately 45 inches in shell length to feed on sponges and stay close to nesting areas. They are not considered to be very large sea turtles.
These lovely creatures are endangered because of humans. Hawksbill eggs are eaten around the world despite the fact that the animals are endangered. The adult turtles are killed for their meat too and for their shells.
