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INTRODUCING FRESHWATER SHARKS When we think about sharks, we usually picture large, scary creatures swimming in the deep blue ocean, with their gray fins poking through the waves. It’s easy to imagine that sharks are a danger to humans in the ocean, but most people think that they’re safe if they’re swimming in a lake or a river. While most sharks are found in salt water, some sharks actually live in fresh water rivers and lakes! Freshwater sharks have adapted to survive without the salt required by ocean-dwelling sharks. Some freshwater sharks live in fresh water only; others are able to go back and forth between fresh and salt water. Some river sharks are known for being sneaky and aggressive—a deadly combination to any human or animal that tries to get in their way. In this book, you’ll learn about the different types of freshwater sharks, their habitats and behavior, how they hunt, how they’re able to live in fresh water, and what to do if you’re in a situation in which you are threatened by a freshwater shark.

Some sharks can be found in rivers and lakes.

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