After reading "A Shocking Fish Story: Electric Eels," early readers will learn about the characteristics of electric eels and their habitats. They will discover that electric eels live primarily in the Amazon and resemble water snakes. Students will also learn about the eel's unique ability to generate electric shocks for defense and hunting and how these fish can weigh up to sixty pounds and grow to eight feet in length. The story introduces the concept of electric fish, highlighting other species like stargazers, electric rays, and some catfish that share similar abilities. Students will understand how some fish, such as sharks and dogfish, utilize electric receptors to locate prey.