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Sdnhm: Shark Friends Home Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Educational site that is dedicated to educating people about sharks. Contains tons of learning exercises and activities about sharks, conservation and other sea creatures!
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Porbeagle Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet giving information about the endangered porbeagle shark, which inhabits the northwest Atlantic Ocean, in the St. Lawrence Seaway and the waters off Newfoundland. The conservation efforts being made to revive the population...
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Dogfish Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of a dogfish shark, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Mako Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a mako sharks, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Read Works

Read Works: Using Headings to Determine the Main Idea: The Shark: Silent Hunter

For Students 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Reading comprehension strategies are the focus of this ReadWorks lesson. Students will pay attention to headings, subheadings, and other text features to help them comprehend nonfiction text. Renee Le's...
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Basking Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn more about the world's second largest fish, the Basking shark. This site contains vivid photos and a detailed fact sheet.
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Field Trip Earth: Whale Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fascinating facts about the whale shark and see what actual scientists do in the field when they study this animal off the coast of Tanzania.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Blue Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the blue shark, named for its distinctive blue color. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction,...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Bull Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the bull shark that are found in both salt and fresh water. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Nurse Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the nurse shark, nocturnal bottom-dwelling sharks. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction,...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Basking Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the basking shark, the second largest fish. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, features, food habits, reproduction,...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Tiger Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the tiger shark, named for its distinctive color pattern. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Whale Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: "Watson and the Shark"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive site that tells the story behind one of John Singleton Copley's most famous paintings, "Watson and the Shark." The site discusses the artist's life and provides compositional information about the painting....
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Great White Shark

For Students 3rd - 5th
The great white shark is commonly recognized as one of the most dangerous sharks. This site provides great information about the great white, including video and audio clips. Other web links are available on the site as well.
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Other

Shark Watch: The Great Danger for the Great White Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
This full-color infographic illustrates the decline of the great white shark in South Africa.
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Other

Sea and Sky: Sharks and Rays

For Students 3rd - 8th
Selected species of sharks and rays are described and illustrated with photographs.
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Read Works

Read Works: Shark Tale

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Bethany Hamilton, a surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: How to Spy on Sharks

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists who use satellite tags to help them study different shark species. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Basking Shark (Cetorhinus Maximus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Basking Shark and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, and diet of this second largest species of fish. Includes images and statistics.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bull Shark (Carcharhinus Leucas)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts about Bull Sharks, including their habitat, temperament, and effectiveness as predators.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma Cirratum)

For Students 9th - 10th
View images and learn facts about Nurse Sharks, including where they live, their appearance, behavior, and breeding habits.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Whale Shark (Rhincodon Typus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Rhincodon Typus, otherwise known as the whale shark.
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Read Works

Read Works: Should You Be Afraid of Sharks?

For Teachers 2nd
[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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