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What's the biggest fish in the ocean?

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The first whale shark to be tagged at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

Where the sharks are: What we found cruising the Gulf of Mexico, in photos

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A sandbar shark, one of many shark species found in the Gulf of Mexico in 2018, that NOAA scientists tagged and released as part of a scientific survey to collect vital information about these important and fascinating fish.

It's that time again: 12 shark facts that might surprise you

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Tiger shark swimming through sea grass.

Q/A: Meet NOAA shark experts

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NOAA shark scientist Eric Hoffmayer, with whale shark.

Celebrate Shark Week with NOAA Fisheries

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Photo of a bullshark.

Video: A symphony of sharks! Feast your eyes and ears on this

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Group of sharks

A mako's last meal: The shark bite effect

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Mako shark.

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