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Some sharks lay eggs on the bottom of the ocean, called devil's wheelbarrows or mermaid's purses. Most sharks give birth to live young.
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∙ 7y agoAbout 60% of sharks give live birth. Some species that do are Bull sharks and Great White Sharks.
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Do black snakes give live birth?
Many types of snake are black. Some give live birth, others lay eggs.
How many eggs does a mako shark have?
We really don't know. It's difficult to tell how many eggs in all were produced were because the pups (baby sharks) eat eggs-- and each other-- while inside her. Mako sharks aren't egg-layers; they do live birth. They start when they're about six feet long but they can grow up to around 12. A litter is generally 4-16. Larger sharks give birth to more pups.
Do thresher sharks lay eggs?
Sharks have a great diversity when it come to their reproductive system. There are two different ways for a Shark to reproduce depending on what kind of Shark it is, there are oviparous egg laying species and viviparous live-bearing species. Oviparous species lay eggs that develop and hatch. Where as the the viviparous species are live-bearers. The Thresher Shark belongs to the viviparous species therefore do not lay eggs. I hope that answers your question. ThresherCove.com
How many snakes make it out of the eggs and survive?
rattlesnakes give live birth, Do not lay eggs.
How have sharks survived for millions of years?
Sharks have survived for millions of years because they're constantly moving, they're a predator species, they give live birth rather than lay eggs like other fish, and their teeth constantly regrow whenever they lose them.
Does fishes lay egg?
Yes Many species of fish do indeed lay eggs. There are also fish species that give live birth, sharks and small aquarium fish suck as mollies and guppies are examples. These fish that give live birth are called "livebearers".
How many babies does a bull shark give birth to?
Bull sharks give birth to live babies called pups. Their gestation period is about 1 year and they can give birth to between 1-13 pups in one litter.
Where do hammerhead sharks come from?
is there even a hammerhead fish i think its only a hammerhead shark.
How many babies does a blue shark give birth to?
Blue sharks give birth to 4-135 pups. Depending on the size and maturity of the female.
How many babies dose a white shark have?
Great White Sharks give birth to baby sharks, other wise known as pups, 2-14 but up to 5 feet long.
Do black snakes give live birth?
Many types of snake are black. Some give live birth, others lay eggs.
Do bulls lay eggs or give live birth?
Bull sharks do give live birth and can have as many as 13 baby bulls.
List at least any three differences between whales and sharks?
Whales are mammals, sharks are fish. Therefore, whales are air-breathing creatures while sharks breathe via gills. Whales give birth to live young; many sharks also give birth to live young, but some species lay eggs. Sharks have very tiny scales (unlike other fish which have scales big enough to easily see, while whales have skin. Many species of shark tend to be predatory, although there are always exceptions, such as the harmless whale shark. Similarly, while many species of whale do not hunt other sea creatures, the orca, or killer whale, is an exception to this.
How many sharks live in the US?
Sharks don't live in the US. They live in the Oceans...
Where do gummy sharks live?
how many sharks are there in the ocean
How many eggs does a mako shark have?
We really don't know. It's difficult to tell how many eggs in all were produced were because the pups (baby sharks) eat eggs-- and each other-- while inside her. Mako sharks aren't egg-layers; they do live birth. They start when they're about six feet long but they can grow up to around 12. A litter is generally 4-16. Larger sharks give birth to more pups.
How many babies can a nurse shark produce?
Female nurse sharks can give birth to 25-28 babies, known as pups.
