Lamnidae

Each year, more people die from bee stings, snakebites, falling off ladders, or drowning in a 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…

Trenton Hutchison ⅞ Peeper All About Sharks “DUN, dun, DUN, dun, duna, duna, duna, duna!” In these paragraphs you will learn about how unique the great, Mako shark. Also, you will learn about how Yeti, the white shark is so big for her age. Eventually you will learn about why the miraculous cow shark should be protected. All three sharks are very interesting in their own ways. The Mako shark is a pretty small shark that is very unique. First it can swim up to 20 mph, Thats amazing!…

Hammerhead Sharks Hammerhead sharks are very unusual creatures. They are not like other sharks at all, one may think these bizarre sharks are vicious, but really they are not. These creatures are a group of sharks in a family called Sphyrnidae, so named for the unusual and distinctive structure of the head. This research paper is for education and to inform fellow human beings. This paper will also include the following topics, physical features, habitat, food source, reproduction, and…

Sharks are some of the most misunderstood creatures in the world. They are often given an unfavorable image by the media, both in the news and in the movies. For example, the 1975 summer blockbuster movie "Jaws" directed by Steven Spielberg, portrayed great white sharks as ferocious man eating monsters, that actively hunts humans. In addition, the Discovery Channel is guilty of doing this in their Shark Week television program. The program over exaggerates the behaviors of sharks as being very…

When people think of sharks, many think of a vicious killing monster that needs to be avoided at all costs, and this creates an irrational fear that enters the minds of the general populace. In an attempt to educate the public about this growing threat to sharks, a threatened species, the practice of cage-diving has started to become more popular. The mentality that sharks are evil beings has been spread far and wide through many mediums such as way of mouth, movies, and viral pictures/videos,…

It is full of starfish and dolphins and seahorses and corral. The underwater view of the ocean is one extraordinary thing. But look out for the sharks! Every year there are numerous reported shark attacks. It is very beneficial to know why sharks attack and how to prevent yourself from getting involved. Knowing your facts about attacks will help you if you are ever in a shark related situation. Many people are scared of sharks, in thoughts of what they might do to someone. As humans, we tend to…

Bio 2.3 Ecological niche Three species that I studied 1.)Dolphin 2.)Great White Shark 3.)Emperor Penguin Animals need gas exchange for one main reason and that is to survive , all organisms need this gas exchange process to burn glucose for fuel which is a simple but important energy source that is a component of many carbohydrates. The respiratory system is where there is a series of organs taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon…

Sharks are being killed by the millions each year (Balaguer 18), and while there are regulations in place attempting to protect sharks from the massive overfishing, regulations alone are not enough. There is a deep-seated stigma surrounding sharks, which will be explained later on, that is negatively affecting attempts at conservation. This paper intends to explain the effect of stigma and cultural views on the overfishing of sharks, as well as the negative effects overfishing and endangerment…

Megalodon Today Have you ever wished that dinosaurs were still alive? One might still exist, the Megalodon. Evidence says that it is alive today. Many sightings, photos, and some videos of what people say, is a monster shark or a Megalodon. It had no real reason to go extinct because it has plenty of food, its environment is still clean and had no hazards that would kill it, and nothing could kill this top of the line predator. Megalodon is a shark that weighs over 20 tons and is up to 60 feet…

Cartilaginous fishes provide a notable example of successful evolutionary perseverance with a fossil record extending to at least the Lower Devonian over 400 million years ago (8). Carcharodon carcharias, also known as White Pointer, White Death, or more commonly, White Shark, is one of the greatest predators in the world among marine life. They are usually found in tropical areas but research has been conducted on these sharks from the Northwest Atlantic to Southern Africa to North East near…