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How did the frilled shark get its name?

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The tissue of the gill slits protrude making it look "frilled" in way. SuperSlasher

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Why Do they call frilled shark that name?

The frilled shark looks a lot like an eel, either dark brown or grey, but has the six gill slits that let us know it is in fact a shark. The tissue of the gills protrudes, which is what gives the frilled shark its name.


What is the name of the prehistoric shark found in japan?

frilled shark maybe?


What is another name for the frilled shark?

Chlamydoselachus anguineus.


Why do they call frilled sharks -frilled sharks?

The frilled shark looks a lot like an eel, either dark brown or grey, but has the six gill slits that let us know it is in fact a shark. The tissue of the gills protrudes, which is what gives the frilled shark its name.


How big is the frilled shark?

The biggest shark weighs about 21.5 metric tones. This is an equivalent of 47,000 lbs. This type of shark is known as the whale shark.


What is the slowest shark?

the slowest shark to my knowledge is the frilled shark


What do people do to threaten the frilled shark?

frilled sharks live so far down in the ocean that scientists are not yet sure that human activity even reaches the frilled shark


What are the predators of a frilled shark?

Raptors!!


Why common frilled shark has longest gestation period?

because it takes long time for a frilled shark to complete the baby's maturation


Does a Frilled shark live alone or in groups?

a frilled shark always lives alone except for when the male and female come together to mate


How many teeth does a frilled shark have?

100


Does a frilled shark live in an ocean trench?

no