Jumping the shark

Maverick Wagner Evolution 2/20/15 Evolution of the Great White Shark Did you know that sharks appeared in the fossil record about 450 million years ago? The great white shark is one of many different species of cartilaginous fish out. There are approximately 350 species of sharks worldwide. The great white has become one of the most feared predators in the sea leaving the question as to how it achieved this success. The great white is about four to six meters in length and can weigh…

short hair blew back from her tiny face. A shiny clip showed under her pink cap. Her eyes sparkled in the sunlight and her bashful smile charmed the crossing guard. Not only is the great white shark the largest predator fish in the world, it is also one of the only warm blooded sharks. Great white sharks get their name for their white underbellies, they have a light grey torpedo body, can weigh up to five thousand pounds, and grow to a length of 20 or more feet. This fish has adapted some…

Movies have “shown” us that sharks are vicious man eating predators, killing without thought, but sharks are a bit more complicated than that. Sharks are more terrifying in our minds than in reality. Movies like Jaws have given people the impression that sharks kill people without thought. This is false. Sharks are more curious than anything. Most of the time, sharks bite people once and let go. This is called “sample biting.” This is a way for sharks to identify what they are attacking. In…

Bethany Hamilton: Shark Attack In 2003, Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a shark while surfing (Zee 7). An amputation was performed on her arm, which in turn, helped save her life (O’Shel 21). Since the attack, Bethany has regained her life and has inspired many others to continue fighting through their own struggles. When an amputation is performed, many people choose to have a prosthetic limb. An amputation is a procedure that surgically removes all or part of a limb on the body. People who…

that even in their own environment these poor and defenseless animals are hunted down and used for our own purposes. Sharks, for example, are hunted down for their fins and only their fins. Sharks have been living on earth for over 400 million years. Every year, 100 million sharks are killed for only their fins (SOURCE). Shark fins add no taste to shark fin soup, only texture. Sharks are an essential part of the largest ecosystem on the planet and help maintain the balance of life in all the…

Red-Tailed Black Shark is a stunning fish, with a velvety- black body, a bright red tail, and a lovely streamlined shape. If you are going to keep a Black Shark in your aquarium, and I highly recommend that you do, only get one, because they get very aggressive towards others of their species. When they are younger they are relatively harmless, but as they got older and bigger they can get very cantankerous. You need to give your Black Shark plenty of hiding places to choose from, like a…

almost anything but we actually don’t for these sharks. The reason is that we can’t go everywhere where the sharks go. Sharks can travel at great speeds and dive into great depths where humans cannot reach or see to keep up with them. This prompted researchers to attach electric trackers, or acoustic tags to track them over long distances via satellite. This has absolutely helped with their research on sharks. Nonetheless, they are still unsure whether sharks are increasing in population or near…

While you are swimming in the ocean, you feel like something touches your body. In few minutes, you feel very itchy and a burning sensation. You realize that you are had been stung by a jellyfish. Not all jellyfish sting. Some of them are not dangerous to humans. Different jellyfish carry different venom, the symptoms and treatment of the sting differs from one to the other. People should know how do these beautiful gelatinous creatures pack such a painful punch, how to treat if they sting and…

Narrative in wildlife program - The Crocodile Hunter “I reckon that’s a big one.” I whispered with glee while skipping on a treacherous trail I created with sofa pillows, staring intently at an imaginary crocodile. “Crikey!” I shouted as the imaginary crocodile leapt at me with wide-open jaws. Without any hesitation, I jumped on it and wrestled it as though my life depended on it. After minutes of wild trashing, I emerged victorious, subduing the ferocious crocodile with my bare hands. “That…

The Great White Shark Great white sharks are thought to be one of the most vicious animals on earth because of how they are represented in movies and television shows. In reality they're really just another animal trying to stay alive. Great white sharks are recognized by the grey skin, white bellies, a bullet shaped build and rows of more than 300 really sharp triangular teeth. Great whites are the largest predatory animals in water in the world. The fierce animal can grow to be about 15 to 20…