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1) What were the shark attacks of 1916?

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"On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-three-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water at Beach Haven, New Jersey--the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a war on sharks"--...

2) Sunny the Shark

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Surviving the wild

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Sunny the shark is a fearsome predator. As the oceanic whitetip searches for her next meal, a chatty school of pilot fish trails behind, cleaning her in exchange for food crumbs. But when Sunny mistakes a plastic ring for prey and it gets caught around her fin, she soon struggles to hunt. Will she be able to break free and find food before winter sets in?

3) S.O.S. mess!

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Harvey Hammer volume 3

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In the third book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer saves his friend from being turtle-napped! Harvey asks his best buddy Flash the turtle to join him on a family vacation to the Safari Park to see leggy-airbreathers (humans). But when Harvey and Flash get bored and wander off too close to the rock pools, Flash is turtle-napped by the leggy-airbreathers! Will Harvey be able to save his pal, or is Flash destined...

4) Sharks don't sink: adventures of a Rogue Shark scientist

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"From a marine biologist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, a ... debut memoir: the uplifting story of a young Black scientist's challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature's most misunderstood animal: the shark"-- Provided by publisher.

5) Shark night / R.L. Stine

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Liam is helping his mom film a documentary for the Danger Channel. He will be in a giant water tank as a hammerhead shark is lowered in with him--but don't worry, the hammerhead is very gentle, old, and toothless. But as Liam waits in the tank, watching as the shark is lowered in, he realizes... they have the wrong shark!

6) The secret history of sharks: the rise of the ocean's most fearsome predators

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From ancient Megalodons to fearsome Great Whites, this book tells the complete, untold story of how sharks emerged as earth's ultimate survivors. By world leading paleontologist John Long.

7) Saltwater crocodile vs. great hammerhead shark

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"Many fierce predators lurk just below the ocean's surface. Saltwater crocodiles use their strong jaw and huge teeth to latch on tight. But there's no escape once a hammerhead shark has pinned its prey! Captivating text and vibrant visuals combine to breathe life into these oceanic opponents. This title also boasts a plethora of special features from fun facts and animal profiles to tooth size and secret weapons. When land and sea go head-to-head,...

8) Great white shark vs. megalodon

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Beastly battles

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"It's a battle between two terrifying, tooth-filled predators! The great white shark is today's largest predatory fish. But millions of years ago, megalodon ruled the seas as the ocean's deadliest hunter. Learn what makes these similar monsters of the sea so deadly. Then decide which one would triumph if they battled in the ocean's depths"-- Provided by the publisher.

9) Do not eat like a tiger shark!: wacky ways animals slurp, chomp and gulp

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Animals eat and drink in surprising, amazing and downright weird ways. Bearded vultures throw their food. Dogs slurp when they're thirsty. Amazon horned frogs swallow their meal whole. Cows burp. You should definitely NOT copy their behavior at the dinner table. It wouldn't be funny at all. In fact it could be disastrous. So mind your manners and find out what you should NOT do when you're eating or drinking.

10) Big shark, Little Shark, and the Christmas tree

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Big Shark, Little Shark

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"Big Shark and Little Shark find a Christmas tree and set out to decorate it with underwater ornaments"-- Provided by publisher.

11) 1000 facts about sharks

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Flynn, Sarah Wassner

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"1000 fascinating facts about sharks, including where they live, what they eat, and fun facts about sharks in culture and history" -- Provided by publisher.

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Palatini, Margie

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"A shark documents its adventures in the ocean with an action camera"-- Provided by publisher.

13) Shark princess: 2,Shark party

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Shark princess volume 2

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Book, Graphic Novel, Juvenile/Children's Graphic Novel

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When Princesses Kitana and Mack learn a mysterious deep ocean shark has not been invited to the shark party, the two set off on an adventure to invite her.

14) Mother of sharks

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Márquez, Melissa Cristina

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At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks.

15) Julia and the shark

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Hargrave, Kiran Millwood

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Publisher Annotation: A deeply moving story about one family's fierce love and resilience, perfect for starting conversations about how it's okay to not be okay.

16) Epic roller coaster ride!

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Shark and Bot volume 4

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Book, Juvenile/Children's Graphic Novel

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Publisher Annotation: A shark and a robot walk into a doughnut-themed amusement park...No wonder young readers love this new graphic series! Don't miss the latest epic and hilarious adventure. Shark and Bot are going to the GLO-NUTS WORLD theme park and they are pretty sure it s going to be the BEST DAY EVER.

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Harvey Hammer volume 2

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In the second book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer's adventures continue! Harvey can't believe his good-and bad-luck! The good? He's invited to Flash's awesome birthday party! The bad? At the same time as the party, he has to take care of Pirate the Parrotfish, a pesky class pet, who loves nothing more than getting Harvey into lots of deep-sea trouble.

18) Shark princess: 3,Surfin' sharks

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Shark princess volume 3

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Book, Graphic Novel

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Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's favorite sport, and he's been working really hard on his routine. But after a high-flying performance, he becomes discouraged once he sees a more talented shark and decides to quit for good. Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's...

19) Pizza shark

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Edgar the shark is hosting a pizza party, but he forgot the pizza, so he and his crab friend, Lotta, decide to make a pizza from scratch--and invite all their friends to bring their favorite toppings.

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Diary of a Roblox Pro volume 6

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Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox universe -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends