Vocabulary:

• Shark: A big fish with sharp teeth, found in the ocean.
• Disappeared: To be gone and not come back.
• Ocean: The big, salty water where fish live.
• Fish: Animals that live in the water and swim.
• Change: When things are different than before.
• Safe: When you are not in danger.

Discussion Questions:

• If you could talk to a shark, what would you ask it?
• What kind of adventure would you go on if you could swim with sharks?
• Imagine you're a shark for a day. What would you do in the ocean?
• What do you think is the coolest thing about sharks?
• If you had a pet shark, what would you name it?
• Why is it important to protect all the creatures in the ocean?
• What do you think the ocean would be like without sharks?

Article: What If Sharks Disappeared?

Introduction: Imagine if there were no more sharks in the ocean. Sharks are big fish with sharp teeth. Let's see what could happen if they disappeared.

No More Sharks: Sharks help keep the ocean safe. They eat some of the other fish that could become too many. But if sharks were gone, things might change.

Too Many Fish: Without sharks, there might be too many fish in the ocean. This could make it hard for other animals to find food and a safe place to live.

Protecting Sharks: Many people work to keep sharks safe. They want to make sure sharks don't disappear. We can help by learning more about them and the ocean.

Discussion Questions:

• Why are sharks important for the ocean?
• What do sharks eat to help the ocean stay balanced?
• How can we help protect sharks and the ocean?
• Do you like learning about sea creatures?
• If you could visit the ocean, what sea creature would you want to see?
• Why is it important to keep the ocean safe for all its animals?
• What do you think the ocean would be like without sharks?