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True Shark Stories

   
 

Sharks are feared for their power and seemingly unpredictable natures. But they are also celebrated as the ambassadors of our oceans and predictors of nature’s health. We know so much about them, yet myths and falsehoods about their behavior persist. Uncover the truth about sharks through the stories in our guide.

 
  • Shark Myths
    To separate myth from reality, Discovery contacted a leading shark expert for his take on some common shark myths.
     
    Largest Great White Shark
    Great white sharks don't outweigh whale sharks, but they hold their own as the largest predatory fish.
     
    Sharks in Movies
    Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws was a summer hit in 1975. See where else sharks have popped up in movie history.
     
    Worst Shark Attack Ever
    Nine hundred men wearing life jackets were bobbing up and down with the waves of the Pacific. And the sharks began to arrive just before dawn.
     
    Killer Sharks?
    Shark perceptions evolve from cold-blooded killers to environmental saviors.
     
    Shark Finning
    Human shark cravings and the price we pay to satisfy them.
  • Protect Sharks
    And help preserve shark week for the future.
     
    Shark Tracking
    New shark tracking technologies reveal just how perfect these predators are and how closely we are related.
     
    Freshwater Sharks
    It’s unknown if any shark can live out its entire life in fresh water, but the miracle is that they can thrive at all under such conditions.
     
    Frill Sharks
    The frilled shark has been called everything from a “sea serpent” to a real-life “Loch Ness Monster” over the years in places where it lives.
     
    Prehistoric Sharks
    Sharks are among Earth’s oldest life-forms, having emerged between 455 and 420 million years ago.
     

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SHARK VIDEOS

Great White Sharks

Shark Anatomy

Shark Aquariums

Shark Facts

Tiger Shark

Tracking Sharks

Shark Attack

More Shark Attacks

 
   SHARK WEEK



Watch Shark Week 2008
SHARK WEEK premieres July 27 to Aug. 2, 2008, featuring six all-new programs along with some of SHARK WEEK's most popular and memorable shows from past years. Check out the Shark Week lineup and see the TV schedule for the full week of shark programming.

  SHARK PICTURES

Shark Pictures

Great White Shark Pics

Shark Attack Pictures

Shark Pics

Tiger Shark Pictures

Whale Shark Pictures

World's Biggest Shark

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