Sharks

Feared as cold, unflinching and even as violent maneaters, sharks are unquestionably top of the underwater food chain. Yet, in stark contrast to their reputation, some sharks are gentle giants that harmlessly filter vast quantities of plankton. Others have highly developed senses that allow them to detect prey from tiny signals sent from miles away. Delve below the surface on these pages to find a wealth of video featuring some of the world's best-loved - and feared - sharks, from the fearsome , to the bizarre and gigantic . Video highlights include the glorious slow-motion strike from Planet Earth.


Sharks range in length from the 20m to the 20cm dwarf lanternshark.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/Shark

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