LibGuides: Sharks: Websites and Databases

Helpful Websites

Enchanted learning
Use this site to find general information about sharks, and then search for your specific shark to get more information.
Discovery
Click on your shark to get a quick overview and some fun facts.
Trueflix
Learn more about ocean life with this eBook.
Bonnethead Shark
Use the New England Aquarium's page to find out more about the Bonnethead Shark.
Hammerhead Shark
Use the Camden Aquarium's site to learn more about the Hammerhead Shark
National Geographic
Find your shark in the "Quick Find" search bar on the right to get some great facts about your shark.
Galapagos Shark
Information from the Florida Museum of Natural History
Broad Nose Sevengill Shark
A short description and some pictures from the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Black Tip Reef Shark
Information from the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
Angel Shark
Lots of information about the Angel shark from the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Tiger Shark
Information from National Geographic
Nurse Shark
Information from the Florida Museum of Natural History
Great White Sharks
This information is from the University of California's Department of Paleontology.

Use World Book Student to search for your particular shark. Be sure to check out pictures and videos from this site as well!

Grolier Online
Our newest online encyclopedia! Type in the name of your shark in the "Amazing Animals" section.
Lemon Shark
Thanks to the Discovery Channel's Shark Week for this video about lemon sharks.
Lemon Shark
Information about the lemon shark from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Goblin Shark
Some facts from the Discovery Channel
Goblin Shark
A National Geographic story about a Goblin Shark caught in Japan. Includes a photo gallery!
Dog Fish Shark
A little bit of info from the Discovery Channel.
Blunt Nose Sixgill Shark
Find lots of information from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Basking Shark
From the Marine Bio Conservation center, this site includes lots of information plus a nice video with lots more info
Blue Shark
Information from the Florida Museum of Natural History
Bull Shark
Information from the Florida Museum of Natural History
Mako Shark
Information from the Marine Bio Conservation Society