1. Shark biologist. Nicholas Pappas Hour 4 5-2-11

2. Introduction I will be researching where great white sharks bread and how they migrate Also I will be trying to get a better understanding for this giant shark The most important thing is to protect this amazing creature. Because this shark is becoming extinct. Tagging and taking blood samples and getting sperm samples from males will help to see if the sharks are ready to breed.

3. Nature of the job Tagging the giant shark Taking tissue samples Blood sample, if male sperm sample too Pull out the shark hook And release the shark safely

4. Working conditions I will be working on a ship specially built for capturing and releasing great white sharks. Working on this ship for months at a time. Also there is also the chance of getting injured. I will be working in outdoor conditions. The conditions will be physical.

5. Training Learning how to get a fish on the line Learning how to extract DNA Train to know the difference between male and female sharks. To become a marine biologist I need to take biology, human anatomy, physiology and zoology.

6. Job outlook/employment This job is not competitive because all shark biologist are trying to find out the same information. There are job openings I would have to move out of Michigan because Michigan does not have great white sharks.

7. To start off you get paid about 45,000 a year. And are paid 1,000 a week . As you gain seniority you get paid more money. Marine Biologists make about $200, 000 - $300, 000 a year My first purchase would be a house so it would make it easier for me to get to work. Earnings

9. My feelings on this job are that this is the job of my dreams. If I go into this job I would be happy doing it every day. Plus you don’t get many chances to touch a 1000 pound great white shark. look forward to the money and conserving the population of great white sharks. The part I do not look forward to is smelling the bait and the chance of getting my hand bitten clean of. The learning experience its not every day you get to see a shark in its habitat. It is very important we help the great white sharks so that the animal does not disappear of the face of the earth.

10. Work sited Ooh.com Answers.com National geografic.com http://www.elasmo-research.org/education/students/researcher.htm http://sharksavers.org/education/shark-biology-behavior.html