The True Story of Shark
Attacks of 1916
By: Lauren Tarshis
Main Characters:
Joseph Dunn
Charles Vansant
Charles Bruder
Lester Stillwell
Supporting Characters:
Stanly Fisher
George Barlow
Michael
Jerry Holloman
Alexander Ott
Thomas Cottrel
Settings:
Matawan Creek – New Jersey
Beach Haven – New Jersey
Conflict:
Author of the book Jaws, Peter Benchley
regretted that his work made people fear and even hate sharks.
The author, Lauren claims, that every year, nearly 100 million sharks are killed by humans! Most sharks are killed for
their fins, which are the main ingredients in shark fin soup.
So many sharks are killed that some
species are now endangered! These large creatures are very important to keeping
ocean ecosystems in balance.
Resolution:
Author of the book Jaws, Peter Benchley
devoted the rest of his life in helping to protect sharks.
The author, Lauren highlights that through
the organization called Wild Aid many people in China are refusing to eat shark
fin soup. Already, this has cut down on the number of sharks being hunted.
A shark peeks out of the deep
blue ocean unlocking its razor sharp jaws.
A bowl of fin soup made by chopping
off the shark fins to illustrate, the endangered of species.
Submitted by: Harini, Grade III
