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Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science. “Since Shark Week started, ...

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science. “Since Shark Week started, ...

Steve Kessel, director of marine research at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, applauds the educational possibilities of Shark Week, even when the outlandish outweighs the science.