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Sharks Under Glass: Training Sharks

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The sharks at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium break all stereotypes by peacefully coexisting, responding to specific stimuli, allowing humans to handle them, and even doing tricks! This is a must-see video for shark lovers.
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