USM marine biologists visited Trinity Episcopal Day School and brought sharks with them for students to see up close. From left,Trinity Episcopal kindergartners Savannah Lawson, Trevin Barnes and Landon Stapp watch as senior Ja’Mescya Queen and sophomore Trevianna Barnes dissect a shark Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Day School. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Cate Drane dissects a shark Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Day School. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

James Craft looks at a pair of jaws from a shark. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

High School students and fifth graders at Trinity Episcopal Day School dissected sharks and listened as University of Southern Mississippi Marine Biologist Erin Douglas taught several different sessions throughout the day including shark anatomy, conservation and their role as apex predators. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

From left ,Danny Ellington, Gaige Ellington, 10, Rhian Ellington, 3, and Travis Ellington sit together as raffle numbers are called during the 11th Annual Highland Wildlife Expo Thursday at Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Elizabeth Sellonn wraps her arms around Andrew Canary as the couple listens to Steve Smith, a conservation officer of Franklin County, share his story about surviving cancer and his faith. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Mykayla Gaines, 10, has her face painted. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Bree Wilson, 2, looks up at the top of Teepee before entering. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)