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Can you determine the length of a shark from the size of its jaws?
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∙ 10y ago
No. Jaws isn't true. phewf!!!!
AnswerYes. The largest Great White shark caught and killed was 27-foot from nose to tail, a little bit bigger than Jaws. The Basking Shark and Whale Shark are larger but they feed only on plankton and are generally not a threat to humans. The prehistoric Megaladon Shark was about 50-foot, approximately the same size as a Whale Shark, and it was predatory. They are believed to be extinct.....but who knows?Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes. Absolutely. Much like the bite size and circumference of a human jaw, one can accurately distinguish between shark jaws. For instance, the bite width of Germans, Polish, Irish, Italians etc is 3". Now, let's look at the colored man's jaw. Studies have shown that they average a whopping 5.25" in diameter! Theory suggests that this wide mouth is what causes their noses to extend to almost the same length. I hope this helped answer your question.
Dr Tyrone Shoelace, Doctor of Marine Biology, University of Maryland, College Park
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∙ 14y agosome great white can get up to 12 metres
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What is the difference between the Jaws shark and real sharks?
No, they used mechanical sharks. The only real shark footage is in the scene where Matt Hooper is in the underwater shark cage. That was filmed with a real great white shark, and a midget or dwarf stunt actor in a miniature cage, to make the shark look bigger.
What is the size of the shark in the film jaws?
According to Quint in the movie, the shark was 25 feet long and weighed 3 tons. Of course, that was only his estimation as the shark didn't survive long enough to be measured and weighed as a whole.
In jaws how did they know it was a shark?
Remember that Hooper the marine biologist did the autopsy. The bite marks / lacerations (how the flesh is carved) are indicative of what type of shark, including a suggestion of size. Amazing thing is that Jaws is only 3.5 feet longer than the largest Great Whites ever caught. (Jaws = 25', largest captured GW's approach 22') So while it appears to be ridiculously/impossibly large, id say that there have been 25 foot GW's out there. FUN FACT: They have attached sat nav trackers to GW's and some swim around Perth (western australia) before going non stop, amazingly fast, to Africa. Some dive down to over 1km in depth.
What is the jaw size of a REGULAR shark?
There are many different sharks, but I do not know which could be called, "Regular". But, assuming that you are asking about the shark jaw of a fish, and not the mechanical tool called a, "Shark jaw", the common range is from 2 inches to 15 inches, in my opinion. (There are lots of foot-long sharks in people's aquariums, and of course, in the ocean; hence, the 2" size) Of course, the jaw of, say, a great white shark can be significantly larger, while the largest shark jaw known (a fossilized shark) is over 12 feet in size, fully opened. If you want to own this monster jaw, you can buy it for around $500 million, as I understand it.
What is the biggest fish in ocean and which ocean is that?
The whale shark is the world's biggest fish, maxing out at about 65 feet in length and weighing up to about 75,000 pounds. The second-largest fish is the basking shark, which grows to about 40 feet and 8,000 pounds. Even though their size may make them look fearsome and inshore appearances may cause alarm, there is nothing to fear. Both species are filter-feeders, and feed on tiny fish and plankton. The whale shark inhabits all tropical and warm-temperate oceans. The basking shark is found worldwide in sub arctic/antarctic to warm-temperate waters around the continental shelves.
How big are great white sharks jaws?
That depends on the size, length, weight, and/or age of the shark.
Can you tell how big a shark was by his teeth size?
I am looking for this answer, I don't know. I started a collection of shark jaws and would like to know if there is a rule of thumb on how to tell the length by the jaw size. thanks for any help on this
Who will win megaldon or great white shark?
well tiger shark was the same size but great white shark was fast and was stronger if it was a group the tiger shark would win but the great white shark will win but great white sharks are not as big as jaws because jaws was fake!the sharks where back with the crocodilian and the dinosaurs but they lived
Are most shark species bigger than humans?
have you ever seen jaws of course a shark is bigger than a human
What is the largest size a hammer shark can get?
The maximum length it can get is 20 feet.
What is the difference between the Jaws shark and real sharks?
No, they used mechanical sharks. The only real shark footage is in the scene where Matt Hooper is in the underwater shark cage. That was filmed with a real great white shark, and a midget or dwarf stunt actor in a miniature cage, to make the shark look bigger.
What is the size of the shark in the film jaws?
According to Quint in the movie, the shark was 25 feet long and weighed 3 tons. Of course, that was only his estimation as the shark didn't survive long enough to be measured and weighed as a whole.
What is the length of a baby shark?
The size of a baby shark depends on what kind of baby shark you are talking about. The size of a baby great white shark is five feet.
What does a shark tooth look like?
A shark tooth typically has a triangular and serrated shape, with a pointed tip. The size and shape can vary depending on the species of shark. They are usually white or off-white in color and can vary in size from a few centimeters to several inches in length.
Two measurements that could be taken to determine a organism's size?
length and weight
What is the strongest shark?
The largest and strongest shark is the whale shark (Rhincodon or Rhiniodon typus). They can grow up to 50 feet long. It is a filter feeder and sieves enormous amounts of plankton to eat through its gills as it swims. The largest and strongest meat-eating shark is the Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) which grows to be up to 21 feet long. However, the shark with the strongest bite is the dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus). Its jaws have been measured to exert 132 pounds of force. The largest shark to ever exist was the Megalodon (Carcharodon or Carcharocles megalodon). It is now extinct. It lived between 25 million and 1.6 million years ago. Paleontologists have found the fossilized jaws the Megalodon. The size of the jaws indicate the size of the creature may have been as large as 50 feet long. Some scientists argue that it's possible these monsters still exist in the ocean deeps, that we just haven't found them yet. Sources: Extreme Science, New Brunswick Shark Facts
How does one determine the weight of one's skin?
it finds out my the length,width and size.
