shark
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Since records began in 1791, there have been almost 1,300 recorded shark attacks in Australia, with more than 260 of them resulting in death.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Like a shark on the hunt, he never stops moving.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Officials in Huntington Beach postponed a major surf contest Thursday after spotting an aggressively large 10-foot shark in the ocean.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
This adaptation has evolved independently in several shark and tuna species, giving them advantages such as faster swimming, long-distance travel, and improved hunting ability.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Half a dead shark had washed up in the tide.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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Marine Biology - Introductory
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Marine Biology - High School
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