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Shark Biology and Conservation:

Key Points:

-What is a Shark?

-How are they different from bony fish?

-How do they stay buoyant?

-Where do sharks live?

-What senses do sharks have?

-Two extra senses

-Why are sharks threatened?

-How can we help sharks?

Worksheets

-Worksheet 1 Shark Senses

Shark senses- Worksheet 1 

Shark senses- Worksheet 1- ANSWERS

Work sheet 2 Shark Jaws

Match the Shark to its Jaw!- Worksheet 2

Match the Shark to its Jaw!-ANSWERS

Activity link: *Reminder to get your materials together before Friday*

https://kidminds.org/shark-science-bouyancy/?fbclid=IwAR0fkwTNeUkB3ghPqnyFmLDM_Z6a4ubO_yV2SbTRiA3_2lpKiy0JHXyzRYU

Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/500118451/virtual-learning-lesson-6-shark-biology-and-conservation-flash-cards/?x=1qqt

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HGNqFdaD34 (Sharks 101)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onBnz4Ni3YE Skip to 11:20 to see a Mako Shark that ate a local Fishermans swordfish in Key West, FL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfWMwG6aYzQ (PreK- elementary)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVuHuifQL8Q (elementary- middle school)

Resources:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/shark

https://www.sharktrust.org/shark-senses

https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/shark-senses

https://www.ocearch.org/tracker/?list