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Running head: Sharks Sharks T Tolerico Marine Biology Doctor Cameron Guenther Sharks What do you think of when you hear the word â€Å"Shark†? Do you think of the lion of the ocean or perhaps God’s perfect predator/scavenger? Perhaps you think of the movie â€Å"JAWS†? Most people will think of the movie â€Å"JAWS† and think killer, attacker, and predator. However, are sharks really preying on humans? I view sharks as God’s perfect predator and scavenger. Sharks, like lions, weed out the sick and slow fish to keep the population strong. They also scavenge on the bottom of the ocean any carcasses that settle there. The attacks on humans are more likely the shark â€Å"tasting† to see if the movement is a fish. When the shark realizes that†¦show more content†¦Both these sharks feed on fish and the Great White is also known to feed on larger prey. The Great White Sharks have been known to attack humans swimming and surfing in the seas. The Tiger Shark is approximately 4.5 meters long and has a reputation fo r eating a wide range of animals and even inanimate objects. They have found license plates in the stomach of a Tiger Shark. Because of its discernment regarding food, this shark is one of the most dangerous ones for human attacks. The Sand Tiger Shark, not to be confused with the Tiger Shark, even though large, is relatively peaceful and will only attack if provoked. The Nurse Shark will reach approximately 4.3 meters and favor shallow temperate waters. The Blue Shark prefers the deep, cooler waters of the tropical and temperate oceans. They can give birth to large litters from 25 to 100 pups at one time. The Mako Shark vary in length between 2.7 to 4.5 meters. These sharks are in the same family as the Great White Sharks so they can be fairly aggressive. The most aggressive shark is the Bull Shark. This shark is known as being unpredictable and aggressive even towards humans. Many of the attacks and fatalities recorded each year is from this shark. The Bull Shark is found in warm, shallow waters and can live in both freshwater and saltwater environments. In fact, it is said that JAWS was based on a Bull Shark, but since the Great White is a better looking,Show MoreRelatedShark Finning Is The Removal Of The Shark999 Words   |  4 PagesEvery year there are thousands and millions of sharks dying in the ocean simply, because of a soup? Not a soup that makes you feel or look any younger, nor does it cure a sickness, but because of a delicacy. Sharks are at a high demand mainly in East Asia. Shark Finning is the removal of the shark’s fins while they are still alive and throwing the rest of its body back in the ocean where it takes a painful death. Seeing that sharks are on top of the ecosystem, their population is also decreasingRead MoreShark Finning Should Stop The Sharks1754 Words   |  8 PagesShark finning should stop. 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