The hunt for Europe's great white shark
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To pick (something/ someone) up
…have been tagging and tracking great whites around the world since 2007.
To threaten (someone/ something)
To bump into (someone/ something)
To crack down (on something/ someone)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What is Ocearch?
2. In this expedition, what are Ocearch trying to achieve, and how do they catch great white sharks?
3. Have there ever been sightings of sharks in Brest, and what is the French method of catching the sharks?
4. How did the chase go, and what was said about pressures that Ocearch face?
5. What do you think about Chris Fischer, and do you like him?
6. Do you think Ocearch has the right to take the animals out of the water like this?
7. Are you jealous of the people who work on this boat?
8. What animal are you most scared of?
9. What interesting experiences have you had in the sea?
10. Do you like fishing and hunting?
11. What endangered species do you have in your native country?
12. Are there any animals that are unique to your native country?
13. Have you had a lot of experience around animals?
14. Is it possible for humans and animals to form strong bonds?
15. Is seafood an important part of your diet?