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What do most sharks eat?
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What do sharks eat? Sharks range in size from 8 inches long to 60 feet long. So obviously their diets vary. Learn more about what sharks eat.
How Tiger Sharks Work
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Tiger sharks are named for the dark spots and stripes that mark juveniles. Learn how tiger sharks are equally as ferocious as tigers.
How Nurse Sharks Work
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Nurse sharks are mellow, sluggish sharks that hover above the ocean floor. See why nurse sharks don't have that much in common with great whites.
Can wearing magnets really repel sharks?
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You may be able to repel sharks simply by wearing some magnets. But what's so abhorrent about a magnet to a shark? Find out why magnets repel sharks.
How Hammerhead Sharks Work
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Hammerhead sharks are funny-looking and not very dangerous to humans. Why do hammerhead sharks have that odd head? Explore the world of hammerheads.
Why do people collect shark teeth?
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Collecting shark teeth is a hobby for many people, but why do we do it? Learn why collecting shark teeth is like gathering up pieces of history.
Why are cookiecutter sharks called that?
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Cookiecutter sharks get their name from the round bites they carve out of other sea animals' bodies. Learn about cookiecutter sharks and their bite.
How many sharks are killed recreationally each year -- and why?
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Shark fishing is endangering these saltwater fish that have been around longer than the dinosaurs. Learn why shark fishing has become such a threat.
The Lemon Shark Is a (Relatively) Friendly Shark
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The lemon shark isn't as aggressive as some other sharks and it isn't quite as yellow as its name suggests.
Inside 'Shark Tale'
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Have you ever noticed how much Will Smith and Renee Zellweger resemble fish? Neither did we, until Dreamworks "fishified" the actors into Oscar and Angie for the animated movie “Shark Tale.”