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Informative Essay On Sharks

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In 2012, they reported tracking 15 sharks within the ocean. Co-founders Nathan and David Garrison created the Sharkbanz. The bracelet sends magnetic waves to deter the sharks from a field of 3-6ft. It can prevent the most common shark attacks, hit and run for swimmers, surfers and others. It has been tested on Bull, Nurse, Lemon, Whitetip, Blacktip, Caribbean Reef, Bonnethead, and small Tiger sharks(sharkbanz.com).

Believe it or not, some sharks are threatened. Threats to sharks include overfishing and bycatch. Now, you may be wondering why there are fishermens trying to catch sharks? Many people enjoy eating shark fins, meat and specifically their livers. Their livers contain vitamin A. A bowl of shark fin soup can cost one hundred dollars!

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