Blake Lively accused of endangering shark life

Actress Blake Lively has come under fire from shark conservationists for her starring role in new movie "The Shallows".

The 28-year-old portrays a surfer fighting for her life after being attacked by a great white shark in the upcoming horror-thriller, and Valerie Faye, the writer of a new petition believes the movie poses a great danger for the sea creatures, reported CNN.

Her online petition, which has already garnered over 21,000 signatures, reads, "In reality, we pose a greater danger to sharks than they do to us.

"Blake Lively is responsible for perpetuating the false belief that sharks should be hunted and not helped.