Sharks

OBJECTIVES

1. To learn about sharks and the characteristics that distinguish them from other fish.
2. To observe and describe the external characteristics of different species of shark and relate them to their behavior.
3. To establish a work method and observation guidelines to enable identification of certain species of shark.
4. To encourage interest in scientific research.

DESCRIPTION

With precise timings to be determined by the pupil, the program consists of:

3 advisory sessions with a biologist from the Education Department:

• Session 1: A guided tour of the relevant aquariums to establish and specify the observation element that needs to be carried out.
• Session 2: Dissection of a shark and observation of elements related to the topic (scales, teeth, jaws, fins, etc.).
• Session 3: A visit to the quarantine room and the technical area of the Oceanarium and meet a keeper.

2 sessions to consult bibliographical material, journals, papers, videos, etc.

6 self-guided tours of L’Aquàrium de Barcelona for pupils to gather information from their own observations.