All About Sharks

Thresher sharks are unique for their extra-long tail fin that they use to hunt their prey. Find out the stunning way this shark's tail helps catch its meal. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Sand tiger sharks are unique for their jagged teeth and ability to swallow air to help them float underwater. Find out why these slow-moving sharks are not as scary as they look. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Oceanic whitetip sharks are unique for their long, whitetipped fins and their fierce hunting skills. Find out what makes this shark such a bold predator. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Whale sharks are unique for their giant size, gentleness, and noticeable markings. These huge filter feeders manage to consume tons of the smallest creatures in the sea every day without actually hunting! Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of these gentle giants of the sea.

Which shark does the best job of cleaning up the ocean? The tiger shark! These fearsome fish are unique for eating anything they can find including bottles, cans, and even license plates! Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of these top predatory fish of the sea.

Mako sharks are unique for their incredible speed, leaping ability, and metallic blue color. This warm-blooded predator races after big ocean fish like tuna, sailfish, and swordfish. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of this fast fish of the sea.

Great white sharks are some of the best known sharks, and there are many reasons why. They are huge, strong, and speedy. Few marine animals can escape the great white's 300 sharp teeth and powerful jaws. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of this amazing shark, and discover why this ferocious fish is truly a biological wonder.

The hammerhead shark gets its name from its uniquely shaped head. But that's not the only amazing thing about this shark. It also has panoramic vision and an ability to detect prey with specialized organs. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of this super-sensing fish of the sea.

Goblin sharks are unique for their long, flat snouts and sling-shot-like jaw. Find out how these deep sea swimmers use their flat snout and stretchable jaw to hunt in the dark! Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Bull sharks are one of a kind! They are unique because of their wide snouts, ability to live in both marine and freshwater environments, and wide-ranging appetites. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and other key features of this amazing shark, and discover how the fierce fish has earned a reputation as a top undersea predator.