Ferocious looking fish have been spotted swimming by our Shark Cam off the coast of Cape Fear, but there’s absolutely nothing to be afraid of. Sandtiger sharks are actually a bunch of softies who’d prefer to sink their pointy teeth into bottom-feeding fish. They’re still a big catch to see in the wild. Here are some of the best Shark Cam snapshots of the week.
![Sharks get oxygen by water constantly flowing over their gills, so it's hard for them to stop and take a breather.](http://blog.explore.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/non-member3_Fotor.jpg)
Sharks need oxygen-rich water constantly flowing over their gills, so it’s hard for them to stop and take a breather.
![This species lives in shallow waters near sandy shorelines, hence the name Sandtiger shark. But you can call this one Marge.](http://blog.explore.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CamOp_Randy_Fotor.jpg)
This species lives in shallow waters near sandy shorelines, hence the name Sandtiger shark. But you can call this one Brandon. Photo by CamOp_Randy