Sharks... the "denizens of the sea"
Fascinating critters, the sharks. From the little ones that are only 4 inches long as adults to the huge ones that reach almost 70 feet long as adults. From the docile bottom-dwelling crustacean eaters or open-ocean krill eaters to the ones with rows of huge teeth that are willing to eat everything--including whole tuna, seals, penguins, sea turtles, surfers, surf boards, boats, and even an occasional pier--the variety of sharks in our oceans is amazing.
Although sharks don't have many predators (their main predator is us humans!--the young are eaten by other larger fish), it's sometimes amazing that other creatures as bizarre as the Octopus and the giant squid can manage to attack and kill a shark.
I've enjoyed learning about sharks ever since being a biology major at the University of Guam and then later as a research aide and graduate student at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory.
At the Marine Lab, I had a chance to work close-hand with sharks--with maintaining large aquarium systems that held smaller sharks for our research projects. On the rare occasions that I encountered a shark while swimming or snorkeling on the reef, it was always an awe-inspiring experience.
Folks say that sharks don't like the way people taste so you don't have to worry about them eating you. Okay, that's fine and good. But I'd think that even if a shark decides not to eat you after TASTING YOU, it wouldn't be a good thing for you anyway. The shark might leave with a bad taste in its mouth.. but in the meantime, the tasting session has the extremely high probability of being somewhat fatal for you.
How to avoid shark attack? Uh... live in Phoenix or Albuquerque. And don't go in the water.
You know what we at the marine lab called bright-orange or yellow bouyancy compensators (life-vests) that many SCUBA divers and snorkelers wear?
"Yum-Yum Yellow"
Yup. I'm FINished now.
Oh... one more thing: You want a boat to see these critters yourself? Click Here!Parting Shot:
Contents at a Glance
- Shark Image Goodies for Gifts or for Yourself!
- Face to Face View of Shark - Note the Hammerhead Shark in Distance
- Jumping Great White Eats Seal
Shark Image Goodies for Gifts or for Yourself!
Show your Sharks Appeal with some nice goodies for gifts or for yourself!
Shark Postcards (Package of 8)
A shark getting a close-up view of the photographer. And, the photographer getting a close-up view of the shark.
Postcards (Package of 8)
Price: 7.99
Shark Rectangle Magnet
A shark getting a close-up view of the photographer. And, the photographer getting a close-up view of the shark.
Rectangle Magnet
Price: 4.99
Shark Mousepad
A shark getting a close-up view of the photographer. And, the photographer getting a close-up view of the shark.
Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Shark Keepsake Box
A shark getting a close-up view of the photographer. And, the photographer getting a close-up view of the shark.
Keepsake Box
Price: 21.99
Shark Tote Bag
A shark getting a close-up view of the photographer. And, the photographer getting a close-up view of the shark.
Tote Bag
Price: 14.99
Face to Face View of Shark - Note the Hammerhead Shark in Distance
Jumping Great White Eats Seal
If You're Not Close to an Aquarium and You Don't Want to Dive to Watch these Critters, Try Watching Them Here!
Shark Week: 20th Anniversary Collection
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Discovery Channel Shark DVD Set
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Jaws (30th Anniversary Edition)
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Deep Blue Sea
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Jaws (Widescreen Anniversary Collector's Edition)
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Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
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Blue Water, White Death
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Australian Documentary on Sharks Attacking Sea Lions...
Great White Sharks Australia www.BB-films.com
More videos & downloads @ www.BB-films.com Great White Sharks & Sea Lions of Australia Rodney Fox Shark Experience
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Links for Further Study--It may be Fishy, but it's Interesting, eh?
- University of Guam Marine Laboratory
- During the summer between my Junior and Senior years in high school, I worked on a freebie basis at the University of Guam Marine Lab--where I helped Dr. Yamaguchi with his starfish studies, and Dr. Randall with his coral studies, and did basic cleanup of the aquariums and research collections. I later went on to get my degree in biology from the University of Guam--and continued in the Master's program at the lab. Working at the lab was one of the most inspiring times of my life. A truly wonderful experience!
- Ya wanna see fish, but don't want to get wet? Guam's Fish-eye Marine Park
- Wow... you are below the surface watching SCUBA divers feed the fish. Most of the fish are your regular reef fish... but occasionally a shark will drop by to say "Hi".. The side benefit of seeing fish this way is the Polynesian dinner show in the evenings at this same park. Check out the movies of the reef view and the dinner show here!
- Shark Research Institute
- This beautiful website features photos and news about sharks... and how they are misunderstood and exploited and threatened by that misunderstanding.
- Florida Museum of Natural History Shark Section of the Ichthyology Department
- Cool site with stuff for kids and adults... learning goodies you can download, as well as some great pictures. From this site, you can explore the museum's other areas in the Ichthyology Department--as well as the Museum main site. Check it out!
- Hawaii Sharks
- This website has a great representation of the sharks of Hawaii. You can learn not only about how the sharks fit into the Hawaiian coral reef and deep sea environments, but also how they fit into the Hawaiian Island cultural heritage! This site has goodies for teachers, parents, and kids--including locations in Hawaii that provide viewing of live sharks--such as Sea Life Park and the Honolulu Aquarium!
- Tiny Whale Shark Found in the Philippines
- This blog post has a picture and description of a small whale shark that was found along the beach in the Philippines. Interesting story.
- U.S.S. Indianapolis Organization Website
- This website is dedicated to those who were on the U.S.S Indianapolis when the ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine as she was returning to Guam after delivering an atomic bomb to the air base on Tinian. This episode in WWII history was one of the worst examples of what sharks can do when humans are stranded in tropical waters.
- Kathika Travel Website
- This is Kathika Travel's "Shark Week" site that provides great pictures of sharks and ideas of where you can go to see these amazing creatures in real life!
- Monterey Bay Aquarium's Newest Great White Shark Exhibit... Alive in the Big Tank!
- This is a post by the Monterey Bay Aquarium announcing the arrival of their newest temporary tenant, a 5-1/2 foot-long female great white shark.
Nurse Shark Cruising through the Kelp Beds
Shark News and Videos From the Georgia Aquarium!
You can't get much more "up close and personal" than this!
Hungry Shark Bites Fish!
SHARKS Invade Georgia Aquarium!
NEW SHARKS at Georgia Aquarium!
Sharking Values can be Had for Less!
Lots of Shark goodies on eBay!
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Shark Speeding by as Seen from Below
More Shark Goodies! Get your Shark stuff here!
Shark from Below Calendar Print
Price: 5.99
Shark from Below Journal
Price: 11.99
Shark from Below Large Mug
Price: 13.99
Shark from Below Mousepad
Price: 12.99
Shark from Below Postcards (Package of 8)
Price: 7.99
Weird, Rare, and Seemingly Prehistoric Shark - The Video
Prehistoric shark captured on film
57th - Most Discussed (All Time) - Pets & Animals - Global Info-Copyright 2007 Reuters. Video- ITV News Wednesday January 24-2007 A species of shark rarely seen alive because its natural habitat is about 2,000 feet under the sea was captured on film by staff at a Japanese marine park this week. The Awashima Marine Park in Shizuoka, south of Tokyo, was alerted by a fisherman at a nearby port on Sunday that he had spotted an odd-looking eel-like creature with a mouthful of needle-sharp teeth. Marine park staff caught the 5 foot (1.6 meter) long creature, which they identified as a female frilled shark, sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" because it is a primitive species that has changed little since prehistoric times. The shark appeared to be in poor condition when park staff moved it to a seawater pool where they filmed it swimming and opening its jaws. "We believe moving pictures of a live specimen are extremely rare," said an official at the park. "They live between 1,968 and 3,280 feet (600 and 1,000 meters) under the water, which is deeper than humans can go." "We think it may have come close to the surface because it was sick, or else it was weakened because it was in shallow waters," the official said. Copyright 2007 Reuters. Video- ITV News Wednesday January 24-2007 More info about this shark at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frilled_shark
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You Won't Want to Hug a Real Shark - So Hug a Plushie One Instead!
The Shark in the Kelp! More Goodies with the Shark Theme!
shark Button
2.25" Button
Price: 3.73
shark Greeting Cards (Pk of 10)
Greeting Cards (Pk of 10)
Price: 16.99
shark Journal
Journal
Price: 11.99
shark Keepsake Box
Keepsake Box
Price: 21.99
shark Framed Panel Print
Framed Panel Print
Price: 37.99
Sharks? You KNOW You have Opinions! Let them go free!
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- naturegirl7 naturegirl7 Nov 30, 2008 @ 7:56 pm
- Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens link to the appropriate plexo and vote for it.
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- GabryelandKarilyn GabryelandKarilyn Sep 1, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
- I can see how time pays off by gaining the experience to make more than 100 well done lenses. Excellent job.
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- Gatsby Gatsby Oct 11, 2007 @ 5:07 pm
- Sharks really do scare me! Dog Whisper With Rena
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- DogWhisperWoman DogWhisperWoman Oct 11, 2007 @ 4:46 pm
- 5* I have more often heard killer whales to be the wolves of the sea. Reguardless, this is a fine lens. Pitbull Dog
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- Karendelac Karendelac Oct 10, 2007 @ 1:35 am
- I am passionate about the worlds oceans and your lens is a solid 5 stars. I have just completed a State-of-the-Art Titanic Lens ~~ Please click on Karendelac above, to view it.
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- Horseangel Horseangel Jun 5, 2007 @ 4:25 am
- Great lens! Sharks are fascinating creatures, good luck with this :)
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