A white shark shipped from New York and placed into an outdoor pool for a Kmart commercial in Los Angeles died after showing signs of distress, an official from the animal welfare group that monitored the production said on Thursday.

The American Humane Association (AHA), which certifies film and TV productions with animals, says everything possible was done to ensure the 1.5 meter shark's safety.

The shark's death follows lots of criticism of the use of animals in Hollywood productions. The animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which said it received details on the shark's death from two whistleblowers

(揭發(fā)者), criticized the AHA in a letter over the shark's death.

"Sharks are sensitive animals who, in captivity(囚禁), require a highly specialized and controlled environment," the PETA letter read. "Given the delicate nature of this species, why would the AHA approve the transport and use of this animal?"

The shark was placed into a 227- liter outdoor tank in the Van Nuys suburb of Los Angeles, said Karen Rosa, a senior adviser of the AHA. She added that was a good amount of water for it. "We honestly don't know why the animal died. It was not being mistreated. It was not being harmed," Rosa said.

Early in the day, the shark seemed to be in good condition, but at one point they noticed it showed signs of distress. "As far as I know, it was immediately insisted upon that the animal receive specialized aquatic veterinarian(獸醫(yī)) care," she said.

Oxygen was pumped into the tank and the shark was given a shot to try to stabilize it before it was transferred to an aquatic compound for care, where it died the same day, Rosa said.

The shoot was for a Kmart commercial, but a representative for the retailer could not disclose any details.

"We take this matter seriously and safety is always our first concern," the spokesman for Kmart said in a statement.

71. The shark was shipped to Los Angeles for____________.

A. a study by the AHA

B. a business activity.

C. a film about animals

D. a project by an animal welfare group

72. From the passage, we can learn that PETA____________.

 A. monitor films and TV productions that have animals

B. sent a representative to the scene of the shoot

C. believed the shark received specialized care

D. didn’t think the shark was transferred very well

73. What does Karen Rosa think of AHA?

 A. It had done all that it needed to do.  

B. It was against the rights of the animals.

C. It had found out the reason why the shark died.

 D. It should be responsible for the shoot.

74. What can we infer from the passage?

 A. The shark died due to a lack of water.

 B. Kmart was first to notice that the shark was showing signs of distress.

 C. Kmart claimed to ensure the animals’ safety but didn’t do it very well.

 D. The shark was given a highly specialized environment in captivity.

75. What is the best title for the passage?

 A. Sharks Should be Forbidden for Commercial

 B. PETA Tries to Stop Shooting With Animals

 C. Sharks Are Sensitive Animals in Captivity

 D. Shark Brought to Los Angeles for Commercial Dies

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