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Some sharks would drown but other sharks can pump water over their gills so they don`t need to swim. Some sharks lie in wait for their prey to come to them.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 7y agosharks cant pump water over there gills like most fish do so they have to force water into there mouth . so id the did not move they would die from lack of oxygen
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∙ 13y agoWhen a shark stops moving, no water passes through its gills, and since they breath in oxygen from the water, they die.
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Why are cartilaginous fish such as sharks constantly moving?
If sharks did not move then they would die, when they move its like they are breathing, I know we dont do it but they are sharks ya know xD
Why do shark sink when they die?
because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die. because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die.
Why do some shark die when they sink?
because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die. because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die.
Do sharks move when resting?
Sharks die when they don't move, so even though they rest, they don't stop moving!
Why do sharks have to live in water?
They need to live in the watetbxuz if they dont they die
How are sharks and catfish different?
because they dont have a top fin on their head and they cant move as fast
Do sixgill sharks migrate?
no because every tipe of shark cold die if they dont stop swimming. plus they dont sleep
Why do most sharks have to swim all day or they will die?
Sharks do not have the ability to pump water across their gills, therefore they need to continue swimming to move water across their gills so they can breath
Why do bull sharks need to move?
bulll sharks need to move so they stay a live
Can sharks turn around fast or do they have to make a wide you turn?
certain sharks dont turn around cause they would die so they turn and yes it is very wide turns
How do lemon sharks move?
The lemon sharks move by using their tail fin and by using their dorsal fins!!!!!
Why are sharks agressaph?
sharks dont mean to be its just a part of nature.
