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fish and sharks when she went to her first aquarium when she was nine years old. From there she went to college to study ichthyologist in New York City University. Ichthyologist is a branch of zoology that deals with fishes. Eugenie received her Bachelor of Arts degree where she majored in zoology and her Master of Arts degree. Eugenie Clark Major contribution to the biological community is Clark helped found the Cape Haze marine Laboratory in Placida Florida. In 1995 her team found the whale sharks

Second Possible Specimen of Pocket Shark Discovered Sharks are some of the world's most dangerous and efficient predators, known for dominating the oceans for millions of years. Thanks to movie classics like Jaws they are often exclusively perceived as large, powerful, killing machines, but the truth is sharks come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Recently, scientists found the carcass of what's considered the smallest shark in the world. The distinctive “pocket shark” was discovered off the Gulf

their largest population is found in the northern waters of Australia. They are considered vulnerable to extinction due to hunting, pollution, being hit by boats and getting caught in fishing nets. Young dugongs are also sometimes eaten by large sharks, saltwater crocodiles and orcas. Because they are very slow breeders, it will take a long time for their population to recover. This report about the Dugong will focus its appearance, habitat and diet, and give some interesting facts. First, i’m

Great White Sharks Those who think Great White Sharks are dangerous, think again. This story is going to take you on a journey that will make you love them. So jump in your submarine and buckle up. We’re off on an adventure. First what Great White Sharks look like. Of course ( because of their name) they have a white underbelly. To go along with that sharks have a grey top of their body. As they swim by you can see 1 fin on each side. To add, they have 1 very sharp fin on top. When you reach it’s

Shark Intimidation Essay Have you ever been to the great deep ocean and wondered what lies there? If you have wondered, think about sea creatures, sharks, and Great white sharks. Sharks are mysterious interesting fish that are misunderstood, including the great white shark. In the great Deep Ocean lies the great white shark. The great white shark eats a lot of fish. Sharks seem like vicious creatures because they are so big, since they are so big people think they are man-eaters. Like a surfer

Sharks have been the predator of the ocean for many years and is the main cause of most deaths which puts fear into many humans today, but is it there fault? Or is it their natural behavior? Which brings the question: Is the fear of sharks reasonable or unreasonable? I believe that sharks are a dangerous predator that us humans have feared but only because they have been misunderstood due to their natural behavior as a shark. In most cases, sharks only attack when looking for food or if they

without fish, if shark finning continues. Sharks are constantly being hunted which makes them endangered, which causes a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the extinction of the aquatic ecosystem. Shark finning is something that should stop because it is inhumane, endangering sharks, destroying the aquatic ecosystem. As humans we rely on so many things to keep us going. So, with that, wouldn't you think that we should respect the animals in any ecosystem? The way sharks are treated, shows

Great White Sharks have known to be a great source of fear throughout the numerous ages of sea exploration. With an average size of fifteen feet in length, it’s not hard to imagine why. They are the stuff of many nightmares, but they are largely misunderstood. There isn’t a lot of information on Great White behavior because many believe them to be an endangered species, due to dwindling food sources and overfishing. However, with conservation efforts, their numbers should rise and more studies can

schools of small fish, which in turn bring dolphins, sharks, rays, and whale sharks from near and far. Above the sea, migrating and native sea birds thrive, diving from the sky into shallow waters for fish. Sea lions, marine iguanas, and turtles also make an appearance, thriving with the abundance of food. Keep reading for some of the marine creatures you can see when snorkeling and diving during your Galapagos holiday at the camp. Whale Sharks From May through October, the plankton-rich waters of

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish)Subclass: Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays)Order: OrectolobiformesFamily: RhincodontidaeGenus: RhincodonSpecies: Rhincodon typus | Integumentary system Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) has the toughest and thickest skin of all the animals in the world. It reaches up to 14 cm of thick; whale shark is pale on the underside and dark gray-brown color with white spots on the