Mote Marine Laboratory's Center for Shark Research - an international center for research, scientific collaboration, consulting, education, and public information on sharks and their relatives, the skates and rays. Take a look at the Shark Facts and Stats.
Florida Museum of Natural History's Ichthyology Page - contains links to educational activities, a great white page, a megamouth page, the International Shark Attack File, the Commercial Shark Fishery Observer Program, the IUCN Shark Specialist Group, and other shark sites.
Shark Surfari - An online quiz and links to online information about sharks.
NOVA Online: Island of the Sharks - This NOVA/PBS Online Adventure joins Howard and Michele Hall, two leading underwater filmmakers, as they dive into Cocos Island to shoot an IMAX large-format film on sharks. Excellent resource on the biology of sharks and what makes them the "perfect predator."
Central Shark -A great interactive site that poses a humorous debate over "coolness" between sharks and dolphins. Students have an opportunity to learn more about the biology of sharks and dolphins and take part in online activities.
Elasmobranch Fisheries Management Techniques - "If you have an advanced high school class doing research projects on elasmobranchs, this is the site for you! You wouldn't want your students to believe that they have the most up to date information on the fishery unless they had visited this site and checked out the wealth of information here." Ly, Teacher Grades 9-12
Shark Trust - a European organization which promotes the study, management, and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. Provides concise information on why sharks and rays are under threat and why they should be saved. You will also find a comprehensive section on the great white, as well as information on other species found in Mediterranean and British waters.
Sharks and Their Relatives - This site covers the following shark biology subjects: scientific classification, habitat and distribution, senses, behavior, physical characteristics, diet, reproduction, anatomy and physiology, hydrodynamics, and longevity. Also included is a shark lesson plan.
Marine Fisheries Series Activity Guide - Peer-reviewed activities for grades 6-12 as well as non-traditional educational venues are available. Each activity has been correlated to National Science and Social Studies Educational Standards. Activities cover topics including sustainable fishing methods, bycatch, fishing technologies, aquaculture practices, and costs and benefits related to fisheries and aquaculture production. Activities link well with Habitat Media's documentaries Empty Oceans, Empty Nets and Farming the Seas but can be used as stand-alones also.
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