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Score one for the Sharks!

The New York Senate has UNANIMOUSLY passed a bill to ban shark fin trading!

But that won't mean squat unless the New York state Assembly passes the bill which many people are positive will happen.

Here's what a spokesperson for the Humane Society said:

Tags: amazing, bill, legal matters, ny, senate, shark, shark fin, sharks

Remember when this shark was discovered?

Well, that wasn't the only genetic anomaly that's happened!

In fact, there's been quite a lot of them over the years.

From sharks to humans - animal anomalies happen quite regularly.

Is that ironic? Not sure.

But we were definitely curious to see which other anomalies there were.

If you are too then definitely check out the video by clicking PLAY directly (above) !!!

Tags: animal, animals, anomalies, anomaly, crazy, shark, sharks, video

If you live in South Florida, do NOT go into the water!!

Literally tens of thousands of sharks were seen off the coast, right in the shallow water.

A lifeguard supervisor for a South Florida beach said:

"We got here this morning and they were thick, really thick. They were frenzied and chasing bait all the way up to shore. They were practically right on the sand."

A biology professor who was tracking the migration of the sharks said that he counted over 15,000 sharks less than 200 yards from shore!!

The risk of attack is apparently pretty low because the water is so clear, a shark can more easily distinguish humans from prey.

But they're still scary, and dozens of beaches in South Florida are still closed.

We recommend everyone just stay OUT of the water!!

Check out the video (above) to see dozens of sharks swimming just off the coast.

Tags: beaches, florida, migration, scary, science, shark, sharks, south florida, swimming

When you think of sharks - you think of the one in Jaws eating all the humans on the beach, right?

That apparently is far from the truth these days!

Almost 100 million sharks are killed each year, a huge number that makes it less likely every day for the shark population to recover!

Why are sharks being targeted you ask?

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Sharks are one of the most interesting animals in the world.

They're insanely interesting, as long as they are admired from a distance!

And we definitely mean more than an arm's length away!

Here is a top ten list of the most surprising facts about sharks:

"1. Sharks generally have about 45 to 50 teeth – but that’s just the “front row” teeth. They also have, on average, as many as seven replacement rows of teeth behind the front row, ready to move into place if a tooth is damaged or falls out. With all the action a shark’s mouth sees throughout its lifetime, an individual might go through as many as 30,000 teeth.

2. Even though we associate sharks with big, sharp chompers, some species barely need their teeth. Whale sharks and basking sharks, two of the largest species, are both filter feeders and have numerous, tiny teeth – a whale shark might have up to 300 rows of teeth .

3. While sharks don’t use sounds to communicate, they do rely on body language. If you’re snorkeling or diving, it’s good to be aware of the body language sharks use to communicate that they’re uneasy. Hunched backs, lowered pectoral fins, sharp movements (in zig-zag or back-and-forth patterns), and diving down to touch the bottom are all good indicators that a shark is feeling uncomfortable.

4. Some large sharks have dramatically longer lifespans than small sharks. For instance, whale sharks (which generally range from 18 to 32 feet/5.5 to 10 meters in length) can live up to 100 years, while the smooth dogfish (with an average length between 2 and 4 feet/0.6 and 1.2 meters) might only live for 16 years."

Want more sharktastic facts?

Of course you do!

Check out the rest of the list here… AFTER THE JUMP!!!

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And now, in terrifying news…

Last year saw a record number of shark attacks!!

The LA Times reported that last year saw more shark attacks than usual.

It actually tied a record high from 2000 with 53 attacks happening!!

26 unprovoked attacks happened in Florida, with 10 in Hawaii, five in California and South Carolina and two in North Carolina.

Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Puerto Rico each had one shark attack of their own.

Only one of the attacks was fatal.

Check out the video (above) to hear why there were so many attacks last year!

Tags: attack, beach, fatality, record, scary, shark, shark attack, sharks, surfer

We're tired of the same ol' lions, tigers and bears…

Luckily Tracy Morgan's house has snakes, sharks, and Michael Jackson gloves!

As we all get ready to say so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye to 30 Rock, the eccentric star of the show gave a tour of his Jersey home for Rolling Stone.

Tracy has a shark tank (that was featured on Tanked), snakes, a Michael Jackson glove in glass, and

Tags: 30 rock, crazy, house, jungle, rolling stone, sharks, snakes, television, tracy morgan