Watch Sharks in Real Time

Want to see the world’s largest type of shark up close and personal? The Georgia Aquarium down in Atlanta has placed an underwater camera in their huge tank to give us a live feed of everything that’s going on. What will you see? Click on the pic below to see the live video stream and see if you can spot the following creatures: The Whale Shark Despite its name, this animal is a shark and not a whale. But, it is considered the largest fish in the world. (Remember: whales are not fish, they are mammals) It is mostly grey and its skin is marked with a checkerboard of pale yellow spots and stripes. The Manta Ray The graceful swim of the manta ray is a beautiful sight indeed. These creatures flap and glide their way through the water with their wing-like fins that can span up to 23 feet long. The Georgia Aquarium has its very own manta ray called Nandi – learn more about her and her journey from South Africa to Atlanta here. The Sand-Tiger Shark This shark looks scary because it has a mouthful of sharp teeth that protrude in all directions. However, the fish is not aggressive at all. It is the only shark in the world that can remain absolutely still in water as it waits for its prey (it’s desired fish food for the day!) to approach. Golden Trevally These bright yellow fish travel as part of large schools (large groups of fish). They are known to swim closely to sharks and other large fish, probably for protection from their predators (other fish that are hunting them). See if you can spot them in the tank! There are lots more fish in the tank – check out this page for the full list of creatures and see which ones you can see swimming around.Interested in more shark stuff? Find out more cool stuff in Seymour Simon's book Sharks Images: Georgia Aquarium