Shark Trivia - 9/2/14

By John Racanelli

Published September 2, 2014 at 5:33 PM EDT

Forget “Shark Hunters.” There’s a wealth of fascinating facts that rarely get told. These unbelievable creatures are more diverse and intelligent than most people realize.

Here to share some of the most surprising truths about sharks is Holly Bourbon, curator of large-fish exhibits and diving safety officer at the National Aquarium.

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As chief executive officer, John Racanelli leads a team of 600 full and part-time employees and 1,000 volunteers in pursuing the National Aquarium’s mission to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. More than 1.5 million people annually visit the Aquarium’s venue in Baltimore, Maryland, while millions more are touched by the Aquarium’s education programs, outreach activities, social media campaigns and conservation initiatives.

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