Shark Biology Draft #1

This topic submitted by Andrew Hancher ( hanchead@muohio.edu) at 8:13 AM on 4/7/08.

This Ant is an "Aphid Rancher." (SE Costa Rica)

Tropical Field Courses -Interdisciplinary Studies-Miami University



I would like to discuss the characteristics, predation tendencies, and ecological impact sharks in Florida/Bahamas/Carribbean. Specifically, I will focus on the reef, hammerhead, and nursing sharks in my paper.

I. Intoduction
II. Cahracteristics
a. Reef Sharks
b. Hammerheads
c. Nursing Sharks
III. Predation
a. Specific areas and prey choice
b. Physical and Sensory Tools
c. Methods and Tendencies
IV. Ecological Impact
a. Density and Distribution
b. Effects on other marine species and the environment
c. Impact on humans and vise versa
V. Conclusion

Works Cited:
Carrier, J.C., & Musick, J.A. (2004). Biology of sharks and their relatives.Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Carwardine, M., & Watterson, K. (2002). The shark watcher's handbook.Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

Compagno, L., Dando, M., & Fowler, S. (2005). Sharks of the world. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

Dingerkus, Guido (1985). The shark watchers' guide. New York, NY: Julian Messner Inc. .

Parsons, G.R. (2006). Sharks, skates, and rays of the gulf of mexico. University Press of Mississippi.


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