A Great White Shark Research Paper

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Humans are more likely to be killed by a bee sting than a shark! Sharks are demonized,
But, they actually really help us and our environment. Gratitude, a great white shark, is tagged which helps ocearch track and protect her. Great whites are amazing, aquatic creatures, they have amazing features. First, they have great eyesight, they can see in the dark water! Which makes them able to hunt at night. Next, they have amazing smell and hearing senses. It’s believed that they can smell a single drop of blood. Great whites can really eat anything, but they prefer fish and seals. In conclusion, great white sharks are very unique animals, with cool features. Gratitude is a very interesting shark, with a fascinating life. First, she is a female

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