"Mako Shark" Encarta.  Retrieved on October 26, 2005 from http://mx.encarta.msn.com/media_121617609_761552860_-1_1/Marrajo.html

Understanding Statement: Many people do not realize how many sharks are native to the Delmarva area (Delaware, Maryland and Virginia). Learning about these sharks helps you to be more safe in the waters around you.

Introduction: Have you ever been to the beach?  You've enjoyed playing in the sand, and jumping in the waves but did you realize there is more in the water than you and the fishes.  Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia have many types of sharks that live along its coast. Complete this Treasure Hunt to learn about these types of sharks so we are safe when we visit the beach.

Questions:

1.  List two ways that sharks are different from fish. Click Here!

 2.  Read about the body shapes of sharks. Now scroll down to shark attacks and look at the pictures of the dogfish shark and the hammerhead shark.  How do you think the dogfish shark and the hammerhead shark's body shapes help them survive.

3. Now lets look at the sharks that live in the Maryland/Delaware area. Find one interesting fact about each of the six sharks listed on this site.

4. Predict how many shark related fatalities have occurred in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Then go to this site to see how many really do occur. How did your predictions compare with the website.

5. Now lets look at sharks that live in the Virginia area. Which sharks that are found in Virginia are also found in Maryland/Delaware.

6. Located on this site are the depths for each shark found in Virginia. Why is it important to know the depth of the sharks if you were swimming in these waters.

7. Look at this picture where would this shark would be found: Being able to recognize this shark will help you to be safe in the Delmarva waters. "testmako"beach-net Retrieved at www.beach-net/Sharks.html on October 31, 2005

8. After looking through all of these sites how will their information effect where you go swimming. Feel free to go back to the previous sites if you need help.

9. Look again at the understanding statement for this treasure hunt. What question do you still have about the understanding statement? Write your own question here. If you have found the answer, write that too.

Putting it all together: Create a table that includes shark's name, location, and one interesting fact about the sharks that are native to Delmarva.