Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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For Teachers: A Bite Sized Look at Sharks: 3-5 Ohio Standards Covered

1) There are 350 species of sharks.
2) The biggest shark is the Great White Shark.
3) Sharks lay eggs.
4) Sharks have skeletons made of bone.
5) Sharks live in lakes and rivers.
6) A shark's tapered profile helps it swim fast.
7) Sharks sink if they're not swimming.
8) Sharks are too mean and tough to be endangered.