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Shortfin mako shark swimming in clear blue water near the surface off the West Coast of New Zealand, mouth slightly open showing teeth. Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) swimming close to the sandy ocean floor in clear blue water. smooth dogfish hammerhead shark sand shark
Life at a South Pacific shark nursery
All About Sharks.
Different Types of Sharks and Their Behaviors
whale shark
Sharks and Their Essential Roles in Coral Reefs
At a Glance
Close-up of megalodon shark (Carcharocles megalodon); the biggest shark teeth on a black background. (fossil shark, extinct species)
Understanding Megalodon
Shortfin mako shark swimming in clear blue water near the surface off the West Coast of New Zealand, mouth slightly open showing teeth.
shark summary
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Lion (panthera leo)
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shark: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Article revised and updated. Jul 24, 2026
Modified link of Web site: Scientific Reports - The role and value of science in shark conservation advocacy. May 18, 2026
Media added. Jul 30, 2024
Added interactive. Jul 01, 2024
Article revised and updated. Jun 25, 2024
Add new Web site: Natural History Museum - Shark evolution: a 450 million year timeline. Apr 19, 2024
Links added. Oct 09, 2023
Add new Web site: Scientific Reports - The role and value of science in shark conservation advocacy. Jun 30, 2023
Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Shark. Apr 27, 2023
Add new Web site: Smithsonian Ocean - Shark. Nov 28, 2022
Add new Web site: Live Science - Sharks: Facts about the ocean's apex predators. Sep 05, 2022
Add new Web site: NOAA Fisheries - 12 Shark Facts That May Surprise You. Mar 07, 2022
Add new Web site: SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment - Sharks Facts and Information. Mar 07, 2022
Removed media. Aug 31, 2021
Rearranged media. Nov 14, 2019
Add new Web site: Indian Child - Shark. Oct 04, 2018
Video added. Aug 27, 2018
Add new Web site: Easy Science for Kids - Shark Family. Dec 04, 2016
Added video. May 08, 2015
Added videos. Mar 19, 2015
Added video. Feb 27, 2015
Article thoroughly revised. Feb 10, 2015
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Facts About Sharks. May 01, 2014
Add new Web site: Enchanted Learning - All About Sharks! May 01, 2014
Media added. Oct 31, 2013
Text added describing the process and ramifications of shark finning. Jun 10, 2013
Add new Web site: KidsFront - Shark. Feb 12, 2013
Add new Web site: Indian Child - Sharks. Feb 12, 2013
Add new Web site: Iloveindia.com - Shark. Feb 12, 2013
Add new Web site: Defenders of Wildlife - Sharks and Rays. Aug 20, 2012
Add new Web site: Science Kids - Fun Science and Technology for Kids! - Fun Shark Facts for Kids. Mar 16, 2012
Add new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Shark. Nov 08, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Spot - Sharks. Nov 08, 2011
Added new Web site: Animal Planet - Shark. Apr 15, 2009
Article revised and updated. Oct 08, 2008
Added new Web site: Multi-celled animals - Sharks. Sep 22, 2008
Added new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - Sharks. Sep 08, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How are Shark Pups Born? May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How do Sharks See, Smell and Hear? May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - Could Shark Cartilage Help Cure Cancer? May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - Shark. May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - Why Do People Collect Shark Teeth? May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How Sharks Work. May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How Shark Attacks Work. May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Orthacanthus Shark. Mar 10, 2008
Added new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Megalodon Shark. Mar 10, 2008
Added new Web site: Animal Corner - Shark. Feb 10, 2008
Added new Web site: The Australian Museum Online - Sharks. Jan 18, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Sharks. Jan 18, 2008
Added new Web site: Michigan Reach Out - How Do Sharks Find Their Prey? Apr 25, 2007
Added new Web site: Elasmo.com - Shark Fossils. Jan 12, 2007
Added new Web site: Official Site of Christopher Cross. Jan 12, 2007
Added new Web site: Sharkattacks.com - Pre-Historic Sharks. Jan 12, 2007
Added new Web site: PBS Online - Island of the Sharks. Oct 03, 2006
Added new Web site: PBS Online - Secrets of the Ocean Realm. Sep 20, 2006
Added new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Zoom Sharks. May 26, 2006
Added new Web site: National Geographic Homework Help. May 26, 2006
Added new Web site: National Geographic Homework Help. May 26, 2006
Added new Web site: National Geographic - Animals - Shark. May 10, 2006
Article revised. Jun 16, 2005
Article revised. Mar 28, 2003
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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