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Frilled sharks have never been kept in captivity. In the wild it is hard to know just how long these fish live. Because they are deep benthic creatures there is little information on lifespan. However, one source (Parker and Parker, 1999) estimates maximum lifespan at 25 years. (Parker and Parker, 1999) http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Chlamydoselachus_anguineus.html they have lived from the prehistoric ages
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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.
How old is the oldest shark?
The oldest shark in the world is probably older than a hundred years old.
What is the slowest shark?
the slowest shark to my knowledge is the frilled shark
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.
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
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 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
What is the name of the prehistoric shark found in japan?
frilled shark maybe?
How many teeth does a frilled shark have?
100
How do you call the frilled shark babies?
Pup
