Bull shark

Sharks There are more than 465 known species of sharks living in our oceans today. Sharks are an apex predator and are at the top of the food chain. They help control the population of fish below them in the food chain. Research has shown that the decrees in shark population has had a major effect in the oceans eco system. Species Diet Most species of sharks eat the normal fish, meaning they eat, crustaceans, mollusks, plankton, krill, marine mammals and other sharks. Sharks also have an…

A shark tooth is one of numerous teeth in the shark’s mouth. Different sharks can be classified on the basis of the teeth they have and the functions that such teeth perform in consuming their prey. There are four basic types of shark teeth: dense flattened, needle-like, pointed lower with triangle upper, and non-functional. Sharks have a complete set of teeth when they are born. These teeth are modified placoid scales with an outer layer of enamel, dentine and a central pulp cavity; similar to…

bathtub than from a shark attack. Yet, people still think sharks are frightening and vicious killers. Sharks main prey are not humans, they usually eat smaller sea creatures. It is more likely for a swimmer to be struck by lightning than attacked by a shark. Many shark attacks that occur on a human are accidental. Sharks are not vicious killers as portrayed in the movies like Jaws. Most people are afraid of sharks because they think that sharks eat humans. In reality, most sharks are…

on sharks? Would you be for? Or against this action? From my perspective, a culling would do nothing but lower the numbers of sharks, but not the numbers of attacks. Good morning/afternoon Mrs. Arnold and fellow classmates. Today I would like to talk to you about the situation we have with the amount of shark attacks and fatalities. There are my main reasons for being against a culling of the shark population. Firstly, statistics show that there is no increase in fatalities, secondly sharks…

Shark attacks are nothing new, but lately the cases of them have been increasing. However, it is not the shark’s fault for the rising number of attacks, it’s ours. According to USA Today, in 2001 there were 79 shark attacks noted around the world. Florida took first with 34 of the 51 attacks in the United States. Next was North Carolina with five, California at three, and Texas, Alabama, and Hawaii with two each. The additional 16 came from Australia, the Bahamas, and South Africa. Of all these…

Shark Research Paper Do you take the time to research sharks? If you did you would learn some interesting things about these creatures. Ocearch tagged many sharks, like Crystal, so society could learn about different sharks. If people knew that a shark could benefit them, they would probably help protect them. Sharks such as Tiger sharks, are amazing creatures, and have many interesting features. For example, tiger sharks eat a variety of foods. For instance, they are like garbage…

SHARK ATTACKS Q: What is it? A: This one is easy, a shark attack is the term used to describe when a shark acts upon a human. Every year only 75 attacks are reported worldwide. Even though there are many attacks a year, people are still very scarred to get in the water especially after major attacks, such as the Jersey Shore attacks of 1916, and many films such as Jaws. Q: What are the changes of this happening to anyone? A: According to ISAF (International Shark Attack File), between…

is the Selachimorpha, commonly known as a shark and the Homo Sapien, commonly known as a human. The sharks and humanity are both similar and different in several ways. The living environments are noticeably different, as one species lives in the ocean and the other lives on the land. Sharks can live in shallow, coastal regions, while other species of sharks can inhabit in deep waters, on the ocean floor. Other species of shark, for example the bull shark, are especially known to swim in fresh…

Sharks: Killing Machines? People across the world are stereotypical about sharks, some people think sharks are large man-eating monsters that live to kill, and many people believe that if a shark spots them they will automatically attack without hesitation. This is why I have decided to take the time and do some research and clear up the false information about sharks, since beginning my research I have uncovered that sharks are only known to attack humans when confused or curious. The more I…

The Humpback Whale Having no teeth has its disadvantages. Instead of having teeth like my distant cousins, the killer whales, who have the privilege of having a jagged row of teeth, I use my baleen to filter minuscule plankton, krill, and small fish from the water. Right now, I am traveling with a group of whales (called a pod) from Alaska to the warm waters Hawaii, with the intention of finding a mate. A small school of fish swim below me, their color so dim that they blend in with the water.…