Sharks come in many types and sizes, from the giant whale shark that can weigh as much as three elephants to the tiny dwarf shark that fits in the palm of a hand. They have rows of replaceable teeth, can breathe underwater without surfacing like dolphins and whales, and their diets consist of fish, penguins, and other marine creatures. While sharks do not usually attack people, it is best to avoid swimming in waters where sharks have been spotted due to the potential danger posed by sharks like the great white that has over 50 sharp teeth.

1. What do we know
about:
sharks!

2. teeth. If they loose any,
they just grow some
more. Can you see the
rows of teeth?

3. Sharks can breathe under
water. They do not need to
come to the surface like
dolphins and whales. A

4. Sharks like to eat fish,
penguins and other
smaller marine creatures.

5. Wobbegong shark
Hammerhead shark
There are many different
types of sharks
Whale shark
Tiger shark

6. Hammerhead sharks are
up to 20 feet long! Can
you think how they may
have got their name?Hammerhead
shark

7. The whale shark is the
biggest fish in the sea!
It can weigh as much as
three elephants!

8. The dwarf shark is much
smaller!
It can be as small as
the palm of your
hand!

9. The great white shark is
the deadliest shark
It has over 50
sharp teeth in
rows one
behind the
other!

10. Sharks do not usually attack
people but it is not a good
idea to swim in waters where
sharks have been seen.