Into the World of SharksInto the World of Sharks

By: Brandi D.By: Brandi D.

Shark Attack Statistics

Top 10 Dangerous Sharks

Why Sharks Attack

How to Swim Peacefully with Sharks

Extras

Shark Attack StatisticsShark Attack Statistics

• Normal statistics

• Sharks fearing humans

10) Lemon Shark10) Lemon Shark

• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

Approximately how fast can a Lemon Shark get up to in 2 seconds in mph?

A. 10 C. 20

B. 15 D. 25

9) Blue Shark9) Blue Shark• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

How far did one go in 16 months?

A. 1,548 C. 3,740

B. 2,698 D. 4,876

8) Hammerhead Shark8) Hammerhead Shark• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

What else makes the Hammerhead dangerous?

A. Agility C. Speed

B. Tenacity D. Fierce

7) Sand Tiger Shark7) Sand Tiger Shark• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

• Fearsome Appearance

The Sand Tiger Shark is a very aggressive shark.

True or False

6) Grey Reef Shark6) Grey Reef Shark• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

Which shark besides this one is not afraid of humans?

A. Great White C. Tiger

B. Bull D. Oceanic

Whitetip

Threat PostureThreat Posture• Forewarning

• Duration

• Description

• Other Sharks

5) Mako Shark5) Mako Shark• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

High JumpHigh Jump

How high do most Mako Sharks jump when caught on a hook?

A. 10+ ft. C. 30+ ft.

B. 20+ ft. D. 40+ ft.

4) Oceanic Whitetip Shark• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

The Oceanic Whitetip is the culprit of attacks on shipwrecked people.

True or False

3) Tiger Shark3) Tiger Shark

• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

This shark will eat just about anything.

True or False

2) Great White Shark2) Great White Shark

• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth design

Great Whites participate in feeding frenzies.

True or False

BreachingBreaching

GapingGaping

• Pitching a fit

• Frustrated

• Description

1) Bull Shark

• Description (size)

• Why Dangerous?/ Attack Report

• Sea Zone

• Common Locations

• Prey

• Tooth Design

The other name for the Bull Shark is

A. Zambezi C. Fooler

B. Black Death D. Fresh Ocean

Other Potential Dangerous Other Potential Dangerous SharksSharks

• Galapagos, Silky, Cookie-cutter, Nurse, and etc.

• Any shark-dangerous

Why Do Sharks Attack?Why Do Sharks Attack?• Threatened

• Potential prey

• Curious

• Unprovoked

How to Swim Peacefully with How to Swim Peacefully with SharksSharks

• Facts

• General

• Before possible attack

• After attack

Caribbean

Sharks

Sharks vs. DolphinsSharks vs. Dolphins

• Sharks attacks on dolphins

• Vice-versa

• Live peacefully

Sharks vs. WhalesSharks vs. Whales

• Whales not in same area

• Weak whales-prey for sharks

• Killer Whales actually kill Great Whites as prey

• Great White vs. Killer Whale Story

Megatooth (Carcharodon Megatooth (Carcharodon Megalodon)Megalodon)

• Related to Great White/Sand Tiger

• Time period it lived

• Some believe still alive

• Size

• Size of tooth

                                            

                                   

Successful Captivity of a Successful Captivity of a Great White SharkGreat White Shark

• Montrey Bay Aquarium

• Description

• Opportunistic captivity

• Longest captivity

• 1st to eat in captivity

• Slight problem

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