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1) Rays
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Flapping their pectoral fins to propel themselves through the water, rays are like the birds of the sea. These gentle giants can be found throughout all the oceans of the world, and they're likely to pay a visit to humans by hunting for their prey along sandy shorelines. In this book, you'll learn about four types of rays-stingrays, manta rays, skates, and sawfish. Closely related to sharks, these amazing and unique creatures are a vital part of the...
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Imagine that you're standing on the banks of a river fishing with your family, when suddenly, you see a gray fin poking up through the surface of the water! While this sounds impossible, it does happen. We usually think of sharks as strictly ocean creatures, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this book, you'll learn about how some sharks are able to live in freshwater instead of saltwater, what freshwater sharks eat, where they live,...
3) Tiger sharks
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Horses, tires, license plates, and suits of armor-tiger sharks are incredible predators that will eat anything! These vicious creatures are the second-largest sharks in the ocean and are known for their aggressive nature and likelihood to attack. From their ability to detect electric currents in the water to their special organ that allows them to feel movement from other animals, tiger sharks are amazing predators. From the Northeastern United States...
4) Blue sharks
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Known as the ballerinas of the sea, blue sharks are long, elegant, and slow moving, but don't let that fool you! While blue sharks are not as aggressive as some other types of sharks, their serrated teeth, long pectoral fins, and teamwork mentality make them just as vicious as their larger relatives. From their ability to sense electromagnetic fields to their excellent vision, blue sharks are fierce predators. There are more blue sharks in the world...
5) Bull sharks
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More dangerous than a great white? Loves swimming in coastal waters? One of the most aggressive creatures ever known to man? Bull sharks inspired the movie Jaws, and they continue to terrify divers and swimmers alike. Their stealthy hunting practices and their ability to survive in both fresh water and salt water make them sneaky, scary, and exciting. In this book, you'll learn about where bull sharks live, how their bodies work, and how to distinguish...
6) Mako sharks
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"Every book in The Amazing World of Sharks is full of fascinating information about where and how sharks live"--
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Known for its whip-like tail and ferocious hunting techniques, the thresher shark is one of the scariest sharks in the sea! Surprisingly, the thresher shark does not hunt with its teeth, but with its amazing tail that is often as long as the shark's entire body. While not aggressive toward humans, thresher sharks herd schools of fish together before attacking multiple fish at one time. In this book, you'll learn about the thresher shark's diet, habitat,...
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