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.
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Sharks
This site is all about sharks including information on teeth, skeleton, diet, evolution, and more. Includes worksheets and printouts.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Sharks
Find out about various species of sharks in this brief but informative site.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos)
This animal encyclopedia entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Carcharihinus Ambylyrhynochos, more commonly known as the Grey Reef Shark.
Other
Sharks: A Masterpiece of Evolution
A very basic resource about sharks that links out to other resources. Includes a section on the general background of these animals.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 5 12 14: Florida Fisherman Snares Terrifying Goblin Shark
Read about how a man got a huge surprise when fishing, and view this unusually rare shark species that was caught.
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.
Other
Starship Millenium Voyage: Sharks
Very good overall sharks page that concludes with two sections that include shark interactions with man and threats by man.
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.
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Are Sharks So Awesome?
Sharks have been celebrated as powerful gods by some native cultures. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Great White Shark
Entry on the Great White Shark that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Great White Shark (Carcharodon Carcharias)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics Carcharodon Carcharias, more commonly known as the Great White Shark.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna Zygaena)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Sphyrna Zygaena, more commonly known as the Hammerhead Shark.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Nurse Sharks
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the nurse shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Hammerhead Shark
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the hammerhead shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Bull Sharks
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the bull shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Blue Sharks
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the blue shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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