Making a Difference, One Shark at a Time

Shark Photo of the Day

Stunning photo of a Tiger Shark in a state of tonic immobility.

Shark Week Schedule for the Day (Discovery Channel)

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10:00 AM - Adrift: 47 Days with Sharks
11:00 AM - How Sharks Hunt
12:00 PM - Great White Gauntlet
1:00 PM - Alien Monster Sharks
2:00 PM - Top Ten Sharkdown
3:00 PM - I Escpaed Jaws
4:00 PM - Air Jaws: Countdown to Shark Week 2013
5:00 PM - Sharkzilla: Sharktweeto
6:00 PM - Return of Jaws: Sharktweeto
7:00 PM - Voodoo Sharks: Sharktweeto
8:00 PM - Spawn of Jaws: Sharktweeto
9:00 PM - Sharkpocalypse: Sharktweeto
10:00 PM - Megalodon: Monster Shark Lives: Sharktweeto

Shark Story of the Day

Two Shark Week's ago I made the decision to make a difference by doing something other than talking. I put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. I donated $40 to Oceana and in the mail I got my cute shark cookie cutter and my adoption certificate which you will see below. But more than that I received the satisfaction of knowing that I did my part, however small it may be, to help save the creatures I love. Recently I've saved up $100 to donate to whichever charity I choose and how could I choose anything but Oceana when sharks are still out there being slaughtered? Maybe one day I'll be able to donate thousands of dollars to this organization, but for now I will do what little I can. I would encourage you all to do the same.

Shark Shirt of the Day

From the Shark Reef Aquarium in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Shark Object of the Day

This is very special to me. It is my certificate of adoption of a

Great White Shark and I couldn't be more proud!

Shark Fact of the Day

The frilled shark's circular mouth, 

filled with more than 300 spiny teeth, earns it the nickname of the modern Loch Ness Monster.

Shark Art of the Day

My makeup design to imitate Bruce from Finding Nemo.

Shark Meme of the Day

Perspective.

Shark Treat of the Day

Let's all raise a glass to another fantastic Shark Week!

These are called Fuzzy Sharks! I got the recipe from a friend 

for my 21st birthday and they are delicious!

Shark Want of the Day

The world's awesomest backpack ever created!

Vital to Our Survival

Shark Photo of the Day

The weird and fascinating Hammerhead Shark

Shark Week Schedule for the Day (Discovery Channel)

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10:00 AM - Shark Tribe

11:00 AM - Aaron Perez: Shark Attack Survivor

12:00 PM - Summer of the Shark

1:00 PM - Shark Feeding Frenzy

2:00 PM - Shark After Dark Live

3:00 PM - Surviving Sharks

4:00 PM - Deadly Waters

5:00 PM - Shark Attack Survival Guide

6:00 PM - Great White Invasion

7:00 PM - Sharkpocalypse

8:00 PM - Alien Monster Sharks

9:00 PM - Great White Gauntlet

10:00 PM - Gold Rush (Non Shark-Related Programming)

11:00 PM - Saint Hoods (Non Shark-Related Programming)

12:00 AM - Gold Rush (Non Shark-Related Programming)

Shark Story of the Day

During my many years of loving sharks I have always tried to explain to others how vital sharks are to our environment. Without them, we very well could perish. I used sharks as the theme for many of my college presentations so I could help spread the word to others. In my Honors 2010 class our assignment was just speak about what you are passionate about. This is probably the best, most concise way for you to "get" why sharks are so important. So instead of watching 20 cat videos today (or in addition to watching 20 cat videos - not judging) I'd ask to you to take a few minutes out of your day to watch this video. THEN do the unthinkable! SHARE IT so others who I am not friends with on Facebook can see it! Let's start trending!

Shark Shirt of the Day

Another great shirt from another great friend. This is from Kyra!

Shark Object of the Day

Best picture ever! This hangs on my wall and I like to call it Happy Sharks!

Shark Fact of the Day

Sharks can heat their eyes using a special organ next to a muscle in their eye socket, allowing them to continue hunting in frigid waters.

Shark Art of the Day

Can we have a conversation about how freaking amazing this is!?
The details are incredible! Such a talented artist!

White Shark

Shark Meme of the Day

I WILL LOVE YOU!!!

Shark Treat of the Day

I am totally stopping by Coldstone today to pick up one of these "sharky" treats! Yum!

Shark Want of the Day

Well, I was originally going to post this picture as my Shark Want of the Day:

But guess what?! My parents totally showed up with these bad boys last night! 

Happy Shark Week to MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seuss Loves Sharks

Shark Photo of the Day

A stunning photo of a Great White breach.

Shark Week Schedule for the Day (Discovery Channel)

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10:00 AM - Sharks in a Desert Sea
11:00 AM - Bull Shark: World's Deadliest Shark
12:00 PM - Anatomy of a Shark Bite
1:00 PM - Top Five Eaten Alive
2:00 PM - Shark After Dark Live
3:00 PM - Day of the Shark
4:00 PM - Day of the Shark II
5:00 PM - Day of the Shark III
6:00 PM - Shark City
7:00 PM - Return of Jaws
8:00 PM - I Escaped Jaws
9:00 PM - Voodoo Sharks: Sharktweeto
10:00 PM - Top Ten Sharkdown
11:00 PM - Great White Serial Killer
12:00 AM - Shark After Dark Live

Shark Story of the Day

The other day I was in Costco and I ran across one of those PBS Cat in the Hat books that was entitled Hark a Shark! Naturally I bought it and it is chock-full of information! I am noticing more and more positive shark things being geared towards kids so that they don't follow in the Jaws generation's footsteps! I think educating people about sharks is the only way to change their views. When people are afraid of sharks that's because they think they are "man-eaters." That is just not true. Most of the time when a shark mistakes a human for prey, it will take a bite and spit it back out, then leave in search for a seal. Most of the fatalities on humans result from blood loss, not consumption. So keep our youngsters educated so they won't be scared to swim in the ocean! This is important!

Shark Shirt of the Day

Got this when I stayed at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas for a night.
They have sharks in their swimming pool. No, literally. See:

Shark Object of the Day

This is my super spiffy light up etched shark. Oooo pretty lights!

Shark Fact of the Day

Humans are the #1 predator of sharks, but killer whales, crocodiles, and seals have been known to eat them as well.

Shark Art of the Day

How beautiful is this painting!?

Shark

Shark Meme of the Day

Such a helpful shark!

Shark Treat of the Day

Shark cupcakes! How cute did these turn out!?

Shark Want of the Day

Why do I not own these? Seriously!?

The Great White Dream

Shark Photo of the Day

The Thresher Shark - Cute face, wicked tail!

Shark Week Schedule for the Day (Discovery Channel)

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10:00 AM - Prehistoric Sharks
11:00 AM - Deadly Stripes: Tiger Sharks
12:00 PM - Jaws of the Pacific
1:00 PM - Shark Attack Survival Guide
2:00 PM - Shark After Dark Live
3:00 PM - How Not to Become Shark Bait
4:00 PM - Great White Appetite
5:00 PM - Shark Bites: Adventures in Shark Week
6:00 PM - Jaws Comes Home
7:00 PM - Shark Fight
8:00 PM - How Jaws Changed the World
9:00 PM - Return of Jaws: Sharktweeto
10:00 PM - I Escaped Jaws
11:00 PM - Spawn of Jaws
12:00 AM - Shark After Dark Live

Shark Story of the Day

You now know that I swam with nurse sharks in Mexico, but that's just the beginning. Eventually I would love to go diving with Reef Sharks in the Caribbean, Whale Sharks in Mexico, and the variety of sharks that hang out at the Great Barrier Reef including Tiger Sharks. The big dream, however, is to swim with Great Whites. I know you think I'm crazy, but they are my favorite! They are so beautiful and fascinating and I know they are misunderstood and much more gentle than everyone believes. One Shark Week I even saw a guy riding on the dorsal fin of a Great White. How amazing would that be! I'm not an idiot. I know it's something I have to work my way up to and have professionals with me, but I hope it's something I can cross of my bucket list one day. I also want to go to South Africa and watch Great Whites breach...from a boat. No worries!

Shark Shirt of the Day

This is probably my favorite shirt I own. Orange Shark, I mean come on!
Got this gem in Sea World along with the orange necklace. 

Shark Object of the Day

I got this shark in Labadee, Haiti. It is carved from a river stone and I think it is so beautiful!

Shark Fact of the Day

Sharks have always had a bad rap. 

Ancient Greek historian Herodotus claimed that sharks destroyed a Persian fleet in the 5th century B.C.E.

Shark Art of the Day

This girl has the sickest nail designs I've ever seen! Awesome!

Jaws

Shark Meme of the Day

I will cuddle ALL the sharks!

Shark Treat of the Day

These cheese and crackers look a little fishy! 
This is my "sharky" take on cheese and crackers. 
I used my cookie cutter to cut the sharks out. They turned out really cute. :)

Shark Want of the Day

Apparently this is THE book for all shark lovers
to own, and yet, I do not own it!