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Great White in New Zealand

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New Zealand fur seals swim warily above a great white shark, the largest predatory fish in the seas. Unfortunately for them, seals are one of these sharks' favorite meals.
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Shark Features

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Sharks

Come face to face with some of the most fascinating, yet deadly, creatures of the sea. Get shark facts, photos, videos and more.

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Shark Attack Survival Guide

When a 20-foot (6-meter) predator catches you off guard, will you know how to defend yourself? Learn why sharks attack and what you can do to keep your next encounter from being your last.

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Shark Bay

Get up close and personal with the voracious tiger sharks of Australia's Shark Bay in this Field Tales feature.

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Photo of the Day: Shark Scare

See a photo of a fledgling albatross being attacked by a hungry tiger shark in the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

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