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SHARKS:	This site is dedicated to educating visitors about sharks! I hope to dispel the myths and highlight the truths about these wonderful and intriguing animals that swim our oceans!
FRIENDS:	This site focuses on sharks, but we also share information about other sea animals too. Be sure to check out all our great page links!
NAVIGATION:	Just click on the drop-down menus above. Each page is listed under its appropriate topic.

Fin exports harming shark numbers: WWF (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Conservationists say they have major concerns about Australia's contribution to the shark fin industry. DNA extracted from discarded shark teeth (New Kerala) Washington, Aug 19 : Extracting shark DNA posed problems, not the least of which was carrying out biopsies on live and rather uncooperative specimens. Whale activists vow to fight Japan despite arrest threat (AFP via Yahoo! News) Animal rights activists vowed no let-up in their campaign to stop Japan's whaling as reports Tuesday said Tokyo was seeking further arrests overseas of people who obstructed a hunt. 3 Dolphin Calves Born At Oceanarium (Local 6 Orlando) Three dolphin calves are born at Marineland in St. Augustine. Taking the bite out of shark DNA (PhysOrg) (PhysOrg.com) -- Extracting shark DNA has been somewhat of a challenge in the past, with scientists having to overcome the obvious hurdles associated with carrying out biopsies on live and rather uncooperative specimens. Wild dolphins tail-walk on water (BBC News) In what is thought to be a world first, a wild dolphin is apparently teaching others to tail-walk.

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