Weird But True! Sharks

By National Geographic Kids

Part of the Weird But True series

Discover jaw-dropping shark facts that defy belief and ignite curiosity.

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208 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where whale sharks have teeth on their eyes and ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark. This book is packed with bizarre truths about sharks, from their ancient history to modern-day mysteries. Can great whites really sense a drop of blood from miles away? Explore these incredible facts and more, with stunning photos and fun illustrations. Perfect for shark enthusiasts and curious minds, this collection will leave you hungry for more weird but true wonders of the ocean.

From the publisher

Whale sharks have tiny teeth covering their eyeballs! It’s Weird But True! And this fin-tastic, photo- and fact-packed book in the best-selling series is the most jaw-some yet! Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away.Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it.Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark.They’re all weird, and they’re all true. And there’s A LOT more where that came from! From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this portable, browsable, supercool book is full of incredible facts, amazing photos, and fun illustrations about everything sharks. It’s the perfect book for shark superfans, trivia buffs, reluctant readers, and animal-loving kids of all kinds.Hungry for more unbelievable facts? Check out Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Oceans, and the rest of the kid-favorite Weird But True! series.

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