October 24‚ 2013 Shark Finning is Inhumane Every year millions of sharks die a slow and immoral death from fishermen stripping them of their fins. These fish are taken out of the ocean and then stripped of their fins where their carcasses are then thrown back into the sea to either starve to death‚ be eaten by other predators‚ or drown because of the lack of constant movement their gills cannot extract oxygen from the water which is not only cruel but unorthodox. With that said shark finning should
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_______________________ Great White Sharks by Erin Ryan The great white shark is one of the most recognizable sharks in the world. The only shark larger than a great white is the whale shark. Great white sharks have been found in each of the world’s oceans. Even though they have been spotted in waters as shallow as three feet (one meter) deep‚ these sharks spend most of their time in deep coastal waters. The great white shark is related to the prehistoric Megalodon shark‚ which grew to over sixty-five
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Great white sharks are known as the most dangerous of the shark species because of their sheer size and their quick mind that make them the ultimate predator. A comparison can be seen in Figure 1‚ where the great white shark is seen next to a human‚ this image is showing the sizing difference between the two species. The shark is so captivating that there is an entire week each year dedicated to these creatures to learn more about them and the world they live‚ in an area that is vastly undiscovered
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Sharks Hug with Their Mouths When you hear the word “shark” what comes to mind? Razor sharp teeth‚ soulless eyes‚ and crushing jaws create a horrifying image. Hollywood movies and over exaggerated media stories have created a sense of fear towards sharks and led people to believe that sharks could hunt humans or attack you if stepped foot into the ocean. In these movies‚ the sharks are portrayed as man-eaters and monsters but‚ in reality it’s a totally different story. So
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The Sea The Tiger shark‚ also known as the “wastebasket of the sea”(National Geographic)‚ is the fourth largest predatory shark in the ocean‚ measuring between twenty and twenty five feet long and can weigh more than 2000 pounds. They have dark‚ vertical stripes on their bodies which is the reason they are named tiger sharks. According to National Geographic‚ these stripes fade lighter as the shark grows older‚ and eventually disappears with age. The head of the tiger shark is somewhat wedge-shaped
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Immobility in Sharks Sharks are a misunderstood but fascinating species of fish that are not well liked but are a necessary component to maintaining a complete ecosystem. Many things are known about sharks but so much more is not. Sharks are difficult to study since many species cannot survive in captivity; particularly the larger species‚ such as bull sharks and tiger sharks. These sharks have to be studied in their habitat. As one can imagine‚ attempting to study sharks in the ocean
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Bull Shark: Osmoregulator Predator Scott Marshall English Composition: EN-101-15 Professor Craig Cushing April 19‚ 2010 Outline Thesis Sentence: Carcharhinus leucas also known as Bull Shark are unlike other sharks as they can tolerate fresh water and can travel far upstream in rivers. I. Introduction A. Definition of Carcharhinus leucas‚ its class‚ subclass and physiology B. Eytmology. II. Common Names III. Habitat IV. Eating habits V. Adaptability; osmoregulation
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essay on shark finning Issues surrounding shark finning can never be over analysed. At first glance shark finning may seem unenchanting‚ however its study is a necessity for any one wishing to intellectually advance beyond their childhood. While it has been acknowledged that it has an important part to play in the development of man‚ spasmodically it returns to create a new passion amongst those who study its history. It is an unfortunate consequence of our civilizations history that shark finning
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of the specimens and other important features are taken for identification purposes by using white slate board as the background. 3. Ruler is used as a scale. 4. A shark is dissected by the demonstrator. The external and internal features are identified. A summary on the digestive and the reproductive system of a shark is written. 5. The steps how to observe the internal anatomy of a stingray is told briefly by the
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Dogfish Shark Dissection Lab Dogfish Shark Dissection Lab By: Vanessa Osorio Period 1 Objective: To study the anatomy of a dogfish shark Materials: * Preserved Shark * Surgical Scissors * Scalpel * Newspaper * Gloves * Goggles * Apron Procedure: 1. Lay newspapers all over lab table to keep mess to a minimum. 2. Lay the preserved shark on the newspapers. 3. Identify external parts and features. Examples: lateral line‚ snout‚ dorsal fin‚ gills‚ etc.
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