We Rate Sharks

Lemon sharks are smarties capable of social learning. 13/10 would graduate from Shark U with honors #SharkWeek qz.com/1036101

Goblin sharks weren't imagined by a nerdy 10-year-old. They're real, they're pink and they use slingshot feeding. 14/10 Gob-win

Cookiecutter sharks aren't sweet—they get their name from cutting cookie-sized bite holes. 15/10 dope, but nope qz.com/1032155

Great white sharks charge prey at speeds of 25 mph. 13/10 would GET OUT THE WAY, GET OUT THE WAY ht @MontereyAq

Basking sharks filter 2,000 tons of water per hour to get their daily plankton meal. 12/10 for these thirsty boys. #SharkWeek

Left shark is just a human in a costume who probs should have paid more attention in dance class. 12/10 he stole the show anyway

The shortfin Mako can reach speeds of 60 mph when it hunts, and 120 mph when it spots an ex at a bar. 11/10 c u l8r

11/10 very approachable, and sharks don't wear shoes anyway. xitter.cf/AJ_Curry/status/890604…

Tasselled wobbegongs are lovely majestic sea carpets. 13/10 you are beautiful no matter what they say. #SharkWeek qz.com/1032155

In honor of #SharkWeek, we at @qz decided to rate our favorite sharks—and they're all fintastic winners. qz.com/1032155

Sharks use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate, and they're also v humble. 14/10 would ask for directions. They're good sharks, Brent!

Nurse sharks are called cat sharks bc of their "whiskers”; unclear if they like laser pointers 12/10 great kitty qz.com/1032155

Thresher sharks use their long tails to literally whip up a nice meal 12/10 would give a show on the @FoodNetwork

Bull sharks inspired "Jaws" 11/10 would use for "Jaws" remake where sharks are appreciated for their role in the food chain. H/t @MontereyAq

Whitetip reef sharks like to hang out in caves and prey on octopuses. 14/10 would join them for calamari. qz.com/1032155

Goblin sharks' use a technique called slingshot feeding to eat where they shoot out their jaws 14/10 Gob-win

Greenland sharks have poisonous skin when wet. Totally fine dry though—like Gremlins! 11/10 always towel off qz.com/1032155

Blue shark moms have litters of up to 100 baby sharks at a time. 15/10 putting French moms to shame qz.com/1032155

Glass shark is just your imagination but also he’s BEHIND YOU13/10 get out that dahk wadah #SharkWeek @JustinMcElroy youtube.com/watch?v=bR0Ubck0…

Cookiecutter sharks get their name from making cookie-sized bite holes in their food 15/10 dope, but nope #SharkWeek qz.com/1032155