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They can breathe under water for as long as they want because the have gills and can get their oxygen from the water.
In fact, they'll die within minutes if removed from the water.
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Do sharks breathe?
YesThey do breathe because the shark stays in the water for a long time.
How long so sharks hold their breath for?
Sharks can ONLY breath underwater. They're not mammals like us.
How long can squirrels breathe under water?
Squirrels cannot breathe under water.
How long can a Cetacean breath under water?
they can't breathe under water
How long can elephant seals breathe under water?
Elephant seals can't breathe under water at all. when they dive, they hold their breath.
How shark can breathe under water?
They can breathe under water for as long as they want because the have gills and can get their oxygen from the water. In fact, they'll die within minutes if removed from the water.
Does a shark have gills or lungs?
Yes, alligators have lungs and breathe air just like you do. They CAN hold their breath for a long time while they are under water, though!
How long can fish hold their breathe under water?
are u a moron?? fish have GILLS the BREATHE under water
How long can platypuses hold there breathe under water?
I'm geussing about 20-25 minutes under water
How do porpoise breath under water?
They do not breathe under water, they just hold their breath for long periods of time.
When you are a mermaid can you breathe under water can you see under water too?
You can't breathe under water but you can hold your breath for an extremely long time and you can also see under water.
Why can't dolphins live under water all the time?
They are mammals and breathe to breathe. Although they can hold their breath for a long tome and at great depth, at some point they must return to the surface for air. This is also true of whales because they are mammals but not sharks because they are large fish.
