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Understanding Sharks: Anatomy, Habitats, and Conservation Efforts

Discover the fascinating world of sharks, a unique group of ocean creatures belonging to the Chondrichthyes family. These incredible animals are made of cartilage, which helps them float effortlessly. Sharks come in various sizes, from the huge whale shark to the tiny dwarf dog shark. Learn about the diverse diets of sharks, including the scavenging tiger shark, and meet rare species like the goblin shark. With human activities endangering their populations, conservation efforts are crucial to protect these majestic animals. Join the mission to save sharks now!

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Understanding Sharks: Anatomy, Habitats, and Conservation Efforts

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  1. Sharks Shy Ocean Creatures?

  2. Anatomy of a Shark • Sharks belong to a family called Chondrichthyes. The members all have cartilage rather than bones.

  3. Cartilage not Bones Cartilage is lighter than bones and helps the shark to float.

  4. Sharks Comes in all Sizes Whale Shark Dwarf Dog Shark 6.5 in to 59 ft.

  5. Mermaid Purses? • Shark egg sacs

  6. Lemon Shark FICTION

  7. Lemon Shark Or FACT?

  8. Great Whites • Ocean Acrobats

  9. Tiger Sharks Garbage Cans of the Ocean They eat anything they can and help keep the ocean clean

  10. The Real Jaws • Meet the bull shark

  11. Bull Sharks in Fresh Water? • Bull sharks can live in both the sea and fresh water. They have been found in the Amazon, Ganges, Mississippi and Australian rivers.

  12. Goblin Sharks Found only in deep waters, are extremely rare, live on fish and octopus, grow to apprx. 10 ft.

  13. Human Influence Each year over 30 to 100 million shark are killed by nets, for food or for sport.

  14. Shark Delicacy’s

  15. Research Researchers combine shark cartilage and cow collagen to make sheet to place over a burn victim’s skin. The patient’s cells invade, absorb and replace the sheet with new human skin.

  16. Protection Great whites are now protected along the coast of California, Australia, South Africa and the Maldives. Wildlife Conservation Society has begun a tagging program.

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