Sharks

Sharks are the fierce top dogs of the ocean yet they’re also one link in a delicate environmental system. When it’s tossed out of balance the result can be disaster. The Natural History Society of Maryland hopes to change how the public looks at sharks and to underscore their critical role in the world’s waters. That’s what Shark Fest is about!

The most ancient shark ancestors swam the Earth hundreds of millions of years ago. What lessons can be learned from studying how they fight off…