ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Shark ???? Animals for Kids ???? Episode 8
Hello there! Today, we’re going to learn about one of the coolest animals in the ocean: the shark. Are you ready to discover some amazing facts about sharks? Let’s dive in!
Sharks are a type of fish, and they are vertebrates, which means they have a backbone. They are carnivores, meaning they eat other animals. You can find sharks in almost every sea and ocean around the world. Sharks come in all sizes, from tiny ones as small as your cell phone to gigantic ones as big as a truck!
Sharks love to eat fish, turtles, mollusks, and even marine mammals. Although they sometimes attack people, this is very rare. I don’t think I’d want to swim with them, though!
Did you know that sharks have been around for a really long time? There are shark fossils that are 400 million years old, which means they were around when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Unlike us, sharks don’t have regular bones. Their skeletons are made of cartilage, which is the same stuff our ears are made of.
There are more than 450 different kinds of sharks swimming in the oceans. Each type has its own special features. For example, the whale shark is the biggest fish in the world and can grow up to 65 feet long! The great white shark is known for being fierce and lives in cold waters. My favorite is the hammerhead shark, which has a head shaped like a hammer!
Sharks live in oceans all over the world. If they can’t find enough food or if the water gets too warm or cold, they move to a new place. Even though sharks usually like to be alone, they can also be social and make friends. But I think I’d rather not be friends with a shark!
Sharks have lots of teeth, between 5 and 15 rows! The great white shark has about 3,000 teeth, each more than two inches long. Since their teeth don’t have roots, they fall out and grow back all the time. This means sharks never need to visit the dentist!
Have you ever noticed that sharks are always swimming? That’s because they can’t float if they stop moving. Some fish need to swim all the time to breathe. Sharks rest while swimming and even sleep with their eyes open because they don’t have eyelids!
Sharks have an amazing ability to sense electrical signals from their prey, even from far away. Even though they look tough, sharks have predators too. Their biggest enemy is the killer whale.
Wow, we’ve learned so much about sharks today! If you want to learn even more, there are lots of videos you can watch. Imagine all the fun facts you could discover! Don’t forget to check out the Smile and Learn educational channel for more exciting learning adventures!
Shark Size Comparison: Gather some objects from around your home to compare the sizes of different sharks. For example, use a toy car to represent a small shark and a large box to represent a whale shark. Arrange these objects in order from smallest to largest. Discuss with a friend or family member how these sizes compare to things you see every day.
Create Your Own Shark: Use craft supplies like paper, scissors, and markers to create your own shark. Think about what type of shark you want to make and what special features it might have. Does it have a hammerhead or a long tail? Share your creation with your class or family and explain why you chose those features.
Shark Teeth Experiment: Find some small objects like beans or pasta to represent shark teeth. Try arranging them in rows to see how many you can fit in a small space, just like a shark’s mouth. Discuss why having so many teeth might be helpful for a shark. What do you think happens when a shark loses a tooth?
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello there! Today, I’m here to tell you about one of the most fascinating animals: the shark. Do you want to know some incredible things about sharks? Alright, let’s begin!
The shark is a vertebrate animal and belongs to the fish group. Sharks are carnivorous and can be found in almost all seas and oceans. Their size varies significantly depending on the species; they can weigh from a few ounces to 4,000 pounds. Their length also varies widely, with some being as small as a cell phone and others as large as a truck.
Sharks feed on fish, turtles, mollusks, and marine mammals. Although they have attacked people, such incidents are rare and isolated. Personally, I don’t think I’ll ever swim with them!
There are shark fossils dating back as far as 400 million years ago, which means they lived alongside the dinosaurs. Earlier, we mentioned that sharks are vertebrate animals, but did you know that they don’t have normal bones? Their skeletons are made of cartilage, just like our ears.
There are more than 450 species of sharks swimming around the world, each with its distinctive features. For example, the whale shark can measure up to 65 feet and is the largest fish in the world. The great white shark lives in very cold waters and is one of the fiercest, while the hammerhead shark, known for its unique head shape, is my favorite.
Sharks inhabit oceans worldwide, and when factors such as food availability or water temperature do not meet their needs, they migrate, changing their place of residence. Although they are usually solitary, sharks can be social and are capable of forming bonds. We can say that they like to make friends, although I personally wouldn’t want to be friends with them!
Sharks have between 5 and 15 rows of teeth. The great white shark has about 3,000 teeth, each measuring more than two inches long. Since their teeth don’t have roots and they use them frequently, their teeth continuously fall out and grow back, which saves them from needing dental visits!
Have you ever wondered why we always see sharks swimming? It’s because they cannot stop moving. Unlike other fish, sharks cannot stay afloat if they’re not swimming. For some fish species, it’s necessary to swim constantly in order to breathe. So how do sharks sleep? They rest while continuing to swim, and they sleep with their eyes open since they don’t have eyelids.
Sharks can detect electrical signals generated by their prey from many feet away. Despite their fierce appearance and tough skin, sharks also have predators. Their most feared enemy is the killer whale.
Well, you’ve already learned a few things about these fascinating animals. See you next time! We’ve learned so much in just one video. Did you know there are many more videos? Imagine how much you could learn! Subscribe to the Smile and Learn educational channel to learn and have fun at the same time!
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