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My First Shark Education Presentation
It’s silly to think one of the most nerve-racking moments of my life was not getting in the water with Great White Sharks or learning how to
Sharks4Kids
Feb 3, 20192 min read
Endothermic Sharks
There are around 500 extant species of sharks and the majority of them are ectothermic or cold-blooded. However, the family Lamnidae has ach
Sharks4Kids
Feb 1, 20193 min read
January 2019 Elasmobranch of the Month: Bowmouth Guitarfish
This beautiful species is easily distinguishable with a flat, broad snout and very high first and second dorsal fins, where the maximum leng
Sharks4Kids
Jan 31, 20191 min read
Voyage to the Land of Great Whites
The Great White Shark is probably one of the most iconic, and feared sea creatures on this planet. It’s the immediate image that comes to mi
Sharks4Kids
Jan 22, 20194 min read
Shark Lovers Holiday Gift List
If you have shark lovers on your gift list, here are some of our favorite items! These items are from small businesses who not only love sha
Sharks4Kids
Dec 11, 20183 min read
Sharks4Kids: Books with BITE
We love these shark themed books and recommend adding them to your library, classroom or home!
Sharks4Kids
Dec 8, 20181 min read
Book Review: Winifred the Wondrous Whale Shark
Author and marine biologist Amanda Flannery takes students on an adventure as they learn all about whale sharks.
Sharks4Kids
Dec 7, 20181 min read
Fin Tastic Team Interviews: Meet Leann Winn
What do you look forward to in the future with Sharks4kids?
The implication of high school materials, the expansion of the curriculum, and
Sharks4Kids
Nov 28, 20181 min read
Fin Tastic Team Interviews: Meet Zack Cole
I'm always so happy when students get to impress their teachers and peers with their shark knowledge. Either naming incredibly obscure s
Sharks4Kids
Nov 25, 20183 min read
FIN Tastic Team Interviews: Meet Angela Warrior
The highlight for me is helping Jillian with the Google hangouts here at the Sharklab. We are able to to reach so many children around the w
Sharks4Kids
Nov 21, 20182 min read
FIN tastic Team Interviews: Meet Michelle Andersen
What has been a highlight moment while working with Sharks4Kids?
Spreading shark education to kids from all different backgrounds and cultur
Sharks4Kids
Nov 14, 20181 min read
FIN tastic Team Interviews: Duncan Brake
I am always amazed how engaged, thankful and polite children from poverty stricken regions and lesser means are when they take part in some
Sharks4Kids
Nov 14, 20181 min read
FIN tastic Team Interviews: Meet Enie Hensel
I have really enjoyed breaking the standard for who can be a ‘scientist’ and what I do as a scientist. When I visit classrooms, I see some k
Sharks4Kids
Nov 13, 20182 min read
FIN tastic Team Interviews: Meet Breanna Racicot
I became interested in sharks when I was about 5 years old. It was the first year of shark week. Soon after I was allowed to watch the movie
Sharks4Kids
Nov 8, 20182 min read
FIN tastic Team Interviews- Meet Jessica Woodend
A highlight moment for me so far was when some of us New England Ambassadors were able to attend a Women in Science event at Mystic Aquarium
Sharks4Kids
Nov 4, 20182 min read
FIN Tastic Team Interviews: Eimear Manning
November 7 marks our five year anniversary, so we though it would be fun to highlight the people who make our program possible! Eimear Manni
Sharks4Kids
Nov 1, 20182 min read
Happy Halloween: Eerie Elasmobranchs
Enjoy this wild and wicked list of amazing and eerie elasmobranchs just in time for Halloween!
Sharks4Kids
Oct 31, 20182 min read
Lucky Bug Lemon Sharks
We know that representation matters, and wanted to inspire little girls who don't always see representations of themselves in this field
Sharks4Kids
Sep 30, 20182 min read
Amazing Places around the World to See (and swim!) with Sharks
Whether you’re keen to dive into the deep blue or stay high and dry and watch these beautiful creatures in an aquarium, we’ve put together 5
Sharks4Kids
Aug 17, 20182 min read
LemonAID for Sharks
Kids can help save sharks, no matter where they live. These kids raised money by selling lemonade.
Sharks4Kids
Aug 16, 20181 min read
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SHIVER: Collective noun for a group of sharks.
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The goal of Sharks4Kids is to create a new generation of shark advocates through access to a dynamic range of educational materials and experiences.
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