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    Disappearance Of The Shark

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    that considered a problem in which sharks face regarding humanity killing off their population. After a thorough analysis‚ the simplistic approach of the advertisement makes it highly effective in informing its viewers that humans have an impact on the ecosystem around them without ever explicitly saying it. Taking a first glimpse at the chosen advertisement‚ it is clear that there are two panels‚ one with a shark fin in the ocean‚ and one without the shark fin. It seems that nothing necessarily

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    Shark Finning

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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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    Norman Conquest

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    Norman Conquest 1066 King Edward had taken a vow of chastity‚ so upon his death in 1066 there was lack of a clear heir to the throne. There were 3 contenders: * William of Normandy – nephew of Edward‚ claimed that Edward promised him the throne and that Harold II of had sworn agreement to this. * Harold II – riches and powerful of the English aristocracy. * Harald III of Norway – based on previous agreement between Magnus of Norway and the earlier Danish King‚ where if either died without

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    Shark and the Goldfish

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    Book Report I chose “The Shark And The Goldfish” by Jon Gordon for my book report. This book is about positive ways to thrive during waves of change and follows a goldfish named Gordy who washes out into the ocean. Gordy has always been taken care of and fed daily‚ but doesn’t know how to act or get food when he is in the ocean. He meets a nice shark named Sammy who teaches him how to find food and take care of himself. The story is a lesson for how you never know what life is going to throw

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    Shark Fins

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    Should we eat sharks’ fins? Shark’s fin soup is a delicacy which is enjoyed by many people around the world‚ especially the Chinese as they believe that it symbolizes wealth‚ honour and respect. However‚ the practice of cutting off sharks’ fins alive and then throwing them back into the sea had caused increasing awareness and ire of animal rights and environment advocates. Statistics have estimated that one hundred million sharks are killed every year‚ not considering the fact that these numbers

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    Dogfish Shark

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    Dog Fish Shark Dogfish sharks are the second largest sharks‚ there body shape is rounded. Dogfish sharks have a variety of different parts. Smell‚ taste‚ hearing‚ sight‚ touch‚ and electroreception are six sensory systems that sharks use. All of there senses allow them to explore the environment and survive. There senses help them locate prey‚ avoid danger‚ and also find mates. Sharks nostrils or nares are under the edge of there snout. There nares are separate from there mouth and throat‚ they

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    Tiger Shark

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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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    Shark Attacks

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    great white shark veraciously attacks him. This is what comes to mind when most people think of sharks‚ but they are not really just man-eating monsters of the sea. Sharks are a fascinating group of fishes that strike fear into the minds of humans‚ but they are nothing to be afraid of. There are over 475 different species of sharks‚ but only a few of these are considered to be dangerous to people. These include Great White Sharks‚ Tiger Sharks‚ and Bull Sharks. Most species of sharks do not even

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    Shark Bay

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    Shark Bay Where is it? Shark Bay is the most westerly point of Australia approximately 800km north of Perth in Western Australia. It has the coordinates of 25°30′ S latitude and 113°30′ E longitude. What is it? Shark Bay is a spectacular World Heritage-listed site which encompasses more than 1500km of coastline stretching along two jagged peninsulas and numerous islands. It covers an area covers more than 2.2 million hectares It’s beautiful natural white sand beaches‚ fiery red cliffs

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    The Goblin Shark

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    The goblin shark has a distinctively long and flat snout‚ resembling a sword blade. The proportional length of the snout decreases with age.[17] The eyes are small and lack protective nictitating membranes; behind the eyes are spiracles. The large mouth is parabolic in shape. The jaws are highly protrusible and can be extended almost to the end of the snout‚ though normally they are held flush against the underside of the head. There are 35–53 upper and 31–62 lower tooth rows. The teeth in the main

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