The soupfin

• Scientific name: Galeorhinus galeus
• Average size: Up to six feet
• Soupfin sharks typically travel in schools of up to 50 other sharks (which is why they’re also referred to as school sharks).
• Females can give birth to up to 52 pups per year.
• They’re called soupfin sharks because their fins are the standard ingredient for sharkfin soup. However, the dish’s popularity also led to over-fishing, almost driving the species to extinction.
• A typical diet includes crab, shrimp, lobsters, worms, and other invertebrates.

The broadnose sevengill

• Scientific name: Notorynchus cepedianus
• Average side: Up to nine feet
• Broadnose sevengill sharks are — believe it or not — named for their wide noses and seven gills.
• These sharks feed on bat rays, harbor seals, crabs, carrion, and other sharks (watch out, soupfin).
• These sharks can be aggressive when provoked, but there hasn’t ever been a reported attack on humans in open water.

• Seafair Festival 2024 | Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Lake Washington, Seattle | Free | One of Seattle’s biggest festivals is back with its famous hydroplane races, air shows, and log boom.
• Book Signing: Michelle T. King, Chop Fry Watch Learn | Friday, Aug. 2 | 12-1 p.m. | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $34 | In her latest release, this author connects her family’s stories with contemporary history to show how Chinese food serves as a record of changing times.

• Beer + Yoga on the Beach | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Future Primitive Beach Bar, 2536 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle | $20 | The sound of ocean waves is scientifically proven to help you reach that zen state even faster — okay, only proven by us... but still.
• Sapphic Soiree: All Femme Party | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 p.m. | Asylum Collective, 108 S. Jackson St., Seattle | $10 | Show off your moves on the dance floor, smooch at the kissing booth, savor some sweets, and get matching tattoos.
• Potato Chip and Wine Pairing | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 12-7 p.m. | Barnard Griffin, 17401 133rd Ave. NE, Woodinville | $25 | Bring your next pajama movie night to another level after taking this class — you’re not a couch potato, you’re a sofa specialist.

• Queens of the Hall: Drag Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle | $25 | Nosh on a Nordic-inspired breakfast and cheer on dashing dancers.
• The Not-Creepy Gathering for People Who Want to Fall In Love | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 3-5 p.m. | Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave. NW, Seattle | $10-$30 | Feel annoyed by the modern dating scene? So was the person who designed this event.
• Arman: Farsi Standup Comedy Show | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Seattle Drum School of Music - Georgetown, 1010 S. Bailey St., Seattle | $15-$25 | Expect lots of big belly laughs from this Persian comedian.

• Seattle City Council unanimously appointed Amy Smith as chief of the CARE Department, a program overseeing the dispatch of unarmed civilian responders in lieu of police officers. Some of Smiths’ key focuses for the position include reducing response times to 911 calls and sending CARE responders to more kinds of crises. (Cascade PBS)

• Owners of independent movie theater Ark Lodge Cinemas were served an eviction lawsuit last month, and now the historic building is officially on the market with an asking price of $3 million. If sold, it’s still possible for the cinema to continue operations through the end of its lease in 2027. (Seattle Times)

• Chief Seattle Club-operated cafe ʔálʔal Cafe has closed, citing high operational costs that were beginning to affect the nonprofit’s main mission of providing housing for members of the Indigenous community. The ʔálʔal Cafe will eventually be converted into extra space for the club’s cultural programming. (Eater Seattle)

• The Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections + Department of Neighborhoods recently proposed updates to the Land Use Code for public school construction projects. The amendments aim to address current educational needs like outdoor play areas, school bus loading, and parking. Questions and suggestions can be sent to Chanda Emery.

• Former University of Washington rowers Phoebe Spoors and Logan Ullrich are bringing home medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Spoors ended up with a bronze in the women’s four A final + Ullrich snagged silver in the men’s four A. Keep a watch on the excitement with KING 5.

• The Seahawks’ training camp is well underway. What do we know after seven days of practices? Hear from the local experts on the Seahawks as they approach their first preseason game with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.