Site Map for World of Sharks

Our site map will help you find your way round World of Sharks.


News

What's New - Our mini blog telling you what's new on the site.

Stay Up To Date - Follow World of Sharks on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news about all things sharky and for updates on our upcoming novel, Nightmare on Shark Island.


Shark Books

Nightmare on Paradise Island - Nightmare on Paradise Island is the upcoming new novel from young adult author KA van Wyk. This is her first writing collaboration with Annemarie Hegeler.

White Sharks - Magnificent, Mysterious and Misunderstood - If you're interested in Great White Sharks then Dirk Schmidt's book is for you. It would make a super gift for any shark fan too.


About Sharks

Types of Sharks - Types of sharks vary enormously so this page gives you a quick overview before we go on to explore them in depth.

Shark Anatomy - Our shark anatomy page shows you what goes where, and what it does.

Shark Senses - Some shark senses are like ours, only much better, while others are unique to these amazing fish.

Shark Glossary - Our shark glossary will help you out if there are terms on our site that you’re not sure of.


Shark Biology

Shark Reproduction - Shark reproduction - interesting, varied, and sometimes downright scary.


The Sharks


Angel Sharks - Members of the Angel Shark family, or Squatinidae, were once known as Monkfish due to their apparent resemblance to monks.

Bullhead Sharks - Heterodontidae means different teeth and reflects the fact that these Bullhead sharks have very different front and back teeth. Let's learn more.

Basking Sharks - The Basking Shark is the second biggest fish in the world after the Whale Shark. Let's take a look at this fascinating creature.

Cow Sharks - The cow shark family, or hexanchidae, are among the most primitive of all living sharks. Let's find out why.

Frilled Sharks - The frilled shark family, or chlamydoselachidae, are primitive sharks and were once thought to be extinct. Don't let the name fool you. These guys ain't pretty.

Hammerhead Sharks -The Hammerhead Shark is an awesome oddity of the oceans. Let's check him out.

Kitefin Sharks - Dalatiidae, or the Kitefin Shark family, has a pretty scary member - the Cookiecutter Shark.

Mackerel Sharks - The family Lamnidae, or mackerel sharks, contains some of the fastest swimmers in the ocean.

Megamouth Sharks - The Megamouth shark was only discovered in 1976 and is still one of the great mysteries of the ocean. What do we know about it?

Requiem Sharks - Carcharhinidae, or the requiem sharks, is one of the biggest shark families and also contains the only freshwater shark species.

Saw Sharks - The Saw Shark family contains some of the oddest looking sharks. Here are some fascinating facts about them.

Sleeper Sharks - The sleeper shark, or somniosidae family, has some fascinating members. Here are the fishy facts about this family.

Thresher Sharks - Thresher sharks are unmistakable with that huge upper lobe on the caudal fin. Let's find out more about them.

Whale Sharks - The whale shark, known as the gentle giant of the ocean, is one of the most incredible fish out there. Let's go and meet him.


Interaction

Diving with Sharks - Diving with sharks is an experience of a lifetime. If you ever get the opportunity, grab it with both hands.

Shark Behaviour - Understanding shark behaviour is essential if you plan to interact with them. Shark body language can tell you a lot about their mood.


Get Involved

Save Our Sharks - Let’s work together to save our sharks – one small step at a time.

  • Saving Sharks - Shark conservation is not just about saving sharks anymore, it's about saving ourselves.
  • Sharkwater - Sharkwater is a documentary by Rob Stewart highlighting the plight of the sharks in our oceans.
  • Paper Mache - Paper mache truly is the art of recycling. Let’s keep that junk out of our oceans.
  • Shark Angels - Shark Angels is a worldwide organisation dedicated to saving sharks everywhere.
  • Shark Trust - The Shark Trust is a UK based charity focused on the worldwide conservation of sharks, rays, skates and chimeras.
  • Natural Products - Natural cleaners and homemade skincare products are not only better for the environment, they're better for you and your family.

Tell Your Story - Would you like to share your knowledge about sharks? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here.

World Oceans Day - World Oceans Day is all about ocean conservation. What can you do?


Get to Know Us


About Us - Find out about us and why we started World of Sharks

Contact Us - Please contact us at World of Sharks if you have any comments, queries, or information you'd like to share.


General Info


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Recent Articles

  1. Thresher Sharks

    Aug 27, 14 10:51 AM

    Thresher sharks are unmistakable with that huge upper lobe on the caudal fin. Let's find out more about them.

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  2. Sharkwater

    Aug 14, 14 12:42 PM

    Sharkwater is a documentary by Rob Stewart highlighting the plight of the sharks in our oceans.

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  3. Natural Cleaners

    Aug 13, 14 08:57 AM

    Natural cleaners and homemade skincare products are not only better for the environment, they're better for you and your family.

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