The Dorsal Fin

NBC-2.com is reporting that nine bonnethead and two blacktip sharks were found dead along Tigertail Beach in Florida. A stingray and catfish were also found in the area. According to the report, officials said it was unusual for multiple sharks to wash ashore, although no cause has been identified, yet. Water samples and tissue samples have been sent off for testing.

Warning: video contains images of dead sharks.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will be featuring Shark Week from July 26 through August 1. According to their website, Shark Week will “offer a close-up look at these mysterious and often misunderstood predators,” and will offer family-oriented activities including:

• touching a bamboo shark
• competing for prizes in Shark Jeopardy
• classroom activities for children involving shark-related crafts and games
• a chance to have your picture taken in the replicated jaws of a huge, prehistoric megalodon
• viewing shark-feeding programs
• talking to Aquarium divers as they swim with sharks in the Live Dive programs

Sand Tiger Shark at NC Aquarium - Pine Knoll Shores (Living Shipwreck exhibit)