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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos)

For Students 9th - 10th
This animal encyclopedia entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Carcharihinus Ambylyrhynochos, more commonly known as the Grey Reef Shark.
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Other

Sharks: A Masterpiece of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A very basic resource about sharks that links out to other resources. Includes a section on the general background of these animals.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 5 12 14: Florida Fisherman Snares Terrifying Goblin Shark

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about how a man got a huge surprise when fishing, and view this unusually rare shark species that was caught.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Horn Shark (Heterodontus Francisci)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Heterondontus Francisci, more commonly known as the Horn Shark.
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Other

Starship Millenium Voyage: Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Very good overall sharks page that concludes with two sections that include shark interactions with man and threats by man.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Zebra Shark (Stegostoma Fasciatum)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the stegostoma fasciatum, otherwise known as the zebra shark.
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NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Sharks in the Estuary

For Students 6th - 8th
Using images of different specimens of sharks, learn how physical adaptations have helped this species survive and thrive throughout generations.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Are Sharks So Awesome?

For Students 9th - 10th
Sharks have been celebrated as powerful gods by some native cultures. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?...
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Great White Shark

For Students 3rd - 8th
Entry on the Great White Shark that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Great White Shark (Carcharodon Carcharias)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics Carcharodon Carcharias, more commonly known as the Great White Shark.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna Zygaena)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Sphyrna Zygaena, more commonly known as the Hammerhead Shark.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo Cuvier)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Galeocerdo Cuvier, more commonly known as the Tiger Shark.
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Read Works

Read Works: Should You Be Afraid of Sharks?

For Students 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about sharks and why they should not be feared. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Greenland Shark

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers quick facts on the Greenland shark about physical appearance, habitat, behavior and its range.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Whale Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Whale Shark. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Basking Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the basking shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Nurse Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the nurse shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Hammerhead Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the hammerhead shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Bull Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the bull shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Blue Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the blue shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Quiz Whiz: Sharks

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how much you know about sharks, and take this interactive, ten-question quiz about this marine animal.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Blacktip Reef Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the Blacktip Reef Shark.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Zebra Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, and physical characteristics of the Zebra Shark. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Sandbar Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Sandbar Shark. They can be viewed live on the webcam.

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