A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Horn Shark (Heterodontus Francisci)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Heterondontus Francisci, more commonly known as the Horn Shark.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Spiny Dogfish (Squalus Acanthias)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the squalus acanthias, more commonly known as the spiny dogfish.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo Cuvier)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Galeocerdo Cuvier, more commonly known as the Tiger Shark.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Zebra Shark (Stegostoma Fasciatum)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the stegostoma fasciatum, otherwise known as the zebra shark.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Quiz Whiz: Sharks
See how much you know about sharks, and take this interactive, ten-question quiz about this marine animal.
Other
Sea Sky: Reef Life
The coral reef, its composition and inhabitants are explored here in detail. With additional information about the life that inhabits a coral reef.
NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Sharks in the Estuary
Using images of different specimens of sharks, learn how physical adaptations have helped this species survive and thrive throughout generations.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: It's Official! The Greenland Shark Is the Longest Living Vertebrate
An article and discussion questions about the recently identified sharks native to the cold Greenland waters as the oldest vertebrates ever studied.
Read Works
Read Works: Should You Be Afraid of Sharks?
[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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cartilaginous Fish
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Cartilaginous fish range in size from the dwarf lanternshark, at 6.3 inches, to the 50-foot whale shark. These fish have a jaw and evolved from the jawless fish....
NOAA
Noaa: Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Fish Faq
This site is provided for by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Do fish sleep? Do they chew food? Can any fish swim backwards? How many Pinnipeds are on the Endangered Species List? Find out the answers to these questions and many...
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Sharks
There are over 400 different species of sharks that live in the earth's oceans. Most sharks live in mild or warm parts of oceans. However, there are a few that live in cold waters, like the Greenland shark, which lives in the Arctic, and...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: How to Avoid Shark Attacks
All you ever want to know to avoid being attacked by a shark. Full of lots of good safety tips and information.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Great White Shark
This resource provides detailed information about great white sharks.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Basking Shark
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Sharks
This site is all about sharks including information on teeth, skeleton, diet, evolution, and more. Includes worksheets and printouts.
Other
Shark Friends: Virtual Shark Dive
Swim along with Herman your lizard tour guide as he leads you through the treacherous shark infested waters within your computer. Learn about the various species of sharks such as the Megamouth, Hammerhead, Angel and many more!
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Greenland Shark
Offers quick facts on the Greenland shark about physical appearance, habitat, behavior and its range.
Other
Sdnhm: Shark Friends Home Page
Educational site that is dedicated to educating people about sharks. Contains tons of learning exercises and activities about sharks, conservation and other sea creatures!
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Whale Shark
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Whale Shark. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Blacktip Reef Shark
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the Blacktip Reef Shark.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Zebra Shark
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, and physical characteristics of the Zebra Shark. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Sandbar Shark
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Sandbar Shark. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Basking Sharks
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the basking shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.