how
to avoid shark attacks, and what to do if one occurs,
the
prey of the Great White shark,
ways
to see Great White sharks first hand on an excursion, and
the
anatomy of the Great White shark.
1. Have you ever thought about what you would do if you were swimming or surfing in the ocean and you suddenly saw a dorsal fin? What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in the jaws of a Great White shark? Reading about reported attacks are a great way to learn how to avoid shark attacks (about half way down the page) and what to do if one occurs.2. The effects of the movie Jaws is still impacting us today. After years of hunting and bad publicity the amazing Great White shark has become an endangered species.
3. A fish of this magnitude is capable of eating almost anything. A suit of armor was found in a shark's belly! What do you think is some of the great white sharks' favorite food?
4. Water covers about 2/3 of the earth. Sharks are found in almost all types of water. Where do you think most great white sharks live?
5. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a great white shark first hand, or better yet, touch one? Excursions are offered in places where you can actually go out on a boat and come face to face with the shark known as White Death.
6. Most of us have seen pictures of Great White sharks, but can we name some of the actual parts of this shark? The anatomy of the Great White shark is awesome! You will find out some of the physical features that makes this shark different from others. All sharks have similar internal anatomies. A general shark anatomy tour is a cool way to learn more about sharks.
1. A shark attack could occur at any time. It is smart to know what to do if you found yourself being attacked by a shark. Make a list of the 12 shark no-no's (half way down the page). You can also read about shark attacks, firsthand, from swimmers who survived them.2. The Great White is still a protected species. There are several reasons that have attributed to their decline. What are some of the reasons that have attributed to the declining numbers of this shark, and what is being done to help protect the Great White shark?
3. What is the diet of the Great White shark? Name some of the different types of prey that this shark eats?
4. What kind of water does the Great White prefer to swim in? Where do most frequent sightings of this shark occur?
5. Detailed excursions are set up for you to have the adventure of a lifetime. You can see Great Whites, first hand. Either from the boat or a shark cage, you will see Great Whites. When is the next available shark excursion? How much is the general cost?
6. A detailed diagram that helps you become more familiar with the anatomy of the Great White shark. Draw your own diagram and label some of the parts of this infamous animal. Most of us have seen pictures of Great White sharks, but can we name some of the actual parts of this shark? All sharks have similar internal anatomies. A general shark anatomy tour is a cool way to learn more about sharks.
7. Shark talk is a highly enjoyable interactive game where if you guess wrong, you become shark food.
8. This is a game specifically for the Great White shark lover. Test your knowledge and see if you have what it takes to outwit a Great White shark.
This page was originally created by Bryan Britt and last
updated on April 23, 2001. This page was written for Dr. Bruce Lewis as a
requirement in EDU 506 Computer
Applications in Education.