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Now imagine you want to do another directory search. This time you want to find out which types of sharks are dangerous to humans. First, you could go to Yahooligans! and click "Science & Oddities." Then you could click "Living Things" and then "Animals." Of the following category choices on the Animals page, which do you think would best lead you to the information you want?

1. Endangered Species
2. Wildlife
3. Marine Life

This is not the best answer. Endangered species are animals that are in danger of dying out. While some kinds of shark may be endangered, this category would not be the best choice for finding out if sharks are dangerous to humans. Click here to try again.

This is not the best answer. Although sharks are wild animals, this category would lead you to information about both land and sea animals. Choosing a category more closely related to sharks will lead you more quickly to the information you want. Click here to try again.

Nice! This is the best answer. Marine life means plants and animals that live in the sea, including sharks. The Marine Life page will list more specific categories, such as Fish, Dolphins, and Whales. If you click Fish, you will get a list of categories, including Sharks, from which you will find websites with information about these creatures.

Now go to Sea Mammals in Aquariums: Making a Persuasive Poster for an interesting activity you can do at home.