Few animals inspire more fear in the mind of man than the great white shark. It is an aggressive and ruthless hunter, and in many ways, is the ideal predator. This shark has been known to grow to over 25 feet in length. The great white is very common in the Pacific Ocean. They will eat almost anything, but prefer to dine on sea lions and other marine mammals. Unfortunately, human ignorance and fear has contributed to the decline of this magnificent animal in the wild.

The maroon clownfish is one of the largest clownfish species. It can grow up to 6 inches in length. The color of this species ranges from bright orange to rusty brown, to almost black. Maroons are found in the Pacific Ocean where they are usually seen hiding in the stinging embrace of a large sea anemone.

This species of giant clam is also found in the southwest Pacific Ocean, and is the most colorful member of the giant clam family. The colorful spots are the clam's "eyes" and allow it to sense light intensity. If a shadow falls on the clam, it will quickly withdraw into its shell. This species reaches a length of about 9 inches.

The sunflower star is among the larger of the starfish species. With its 24 arms, it can reach a diameter of over 2 feet! The color of this starfish can range from purple to red, pink, brown, orange, and yellow. It is common along the Pacific coast and can be found along the rocky sea bottoms from Alaska to southern California.