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Sharks
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Captive Shark Had "Virgin Birth" 
 This 2007 article describes how genetic testing has confirmed that a female hammerhead shark reproduced through parthenogenesis, the type of reproduction that "occurs when an egg cell is triggered to develop as an embryo without the addition of any genetic material from a male." Includes an audio clip, diagram of how parthenogenesis takes place, and links to related articles. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6681793.stm Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 12, 2007 Shark Research Committee
This nonprofit scientific research organization documents shark attacks from the Pacific Coast of North America and conducts "original research on the general biology, behavior and ecology of sharks indigenous to waters off the Pacific Coast, with particular emphasis on potentially dangerous species." Its website features a list of sharks of the Pacific Coast, background about white sharks, statistics on attacks, case histories, shark news (back to 2003) about current shark attacks, and more. http://www.sharkresearchcommittee.com/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Apr 28, 2008 Shark School
Material for children about sharks, including a FAQ, diagram identifying shark body parts, and facts about "ten shark species found in the waters off of southern California and northern Baja California." Shark species considered include leopard shark, swell shark, and angel shark. Also includes information about how to tell the difference between a shark and a ray, a glossary, and games. From the San Diego Natural History Museum. http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/sharks/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Feb 19, 2007 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary
"A compilation of all known shark attacks ... from [the] mid-1500's to present." Includes maps and statistics of confirmed unprovoked shark attacks by worldwide location, as well as information about when and where attacks are most likely to occur and how to reduce the risk of a shark attack. Provides a questionnaire for reporting a shark attack. Some materials available in Spanish. Searchable. From the American Elasmobranch Society and the Florida Museum of Natural History. http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/sharks/ISAF/ISAF.htm Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Apr 30, 2008 |
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