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The truth about sharks

a shark in the water

The truth about sharks: They're important to the health of ocean ecosystems.

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people looking at a shark at an aquarium.

(Safely) up close and personal with a shark at an aquarium.

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Tubbataha shark

Tubbataha sharks patrol ocean waters in the Philippines.

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Blue shark under water

Blue sharks inhabit the cooler deep waters of the world's temperate and tropical oceans.

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The basking shark with an open mouth

The basking shark is an open-mouthed plankton-feeder, "straining" its food from the water.

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Sand tiger shark

Sand tiger sharks live along continental shelves, from sandy shorelines to deeper reefs.

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