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Are shark covered with scales?
No. they are covered in rough skin called denticles.
How are sharks affected by the oil spill?
shark gets covered in oilthe gills get covered in oil and it suffocates
What does the shark tooth tell you about the past environment of the area that is now covered by mountains?
it was covered by salt water
Shark body covering?
A shark's body is covered with skin and scales that are called denticles. Shark skin feels rough to the touch depending on which way it is rubbed.
What is a manta Ray covered with?
A rough skin similar to shark skin.Kind of sandpapery.
Is shark skin soft and smooth?
Shark skin is not soft and smooth as they it is covered in specialized scales. These scales are called placoid scales or dermal denticles.
Geological process through which shark's teeth end up high on a mountain range?
Millions of years ago, most land was covered by bodies of water. So when the shark died, it died on the mountain top on the mountain. Then in present day, shark teeth are found where the shark died
What kind of scales does a shark have?
Shark skin looks and feels like it is covered with tiny teeth. In fact, their small, rough placoid scales (also called denticles), have the same structure as sharks' teeth! Shark skin is sometimes used as sandpaper.www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/sharks.html
Do scales cover the body of a great white shark?
Yes they are covered in scales and some are sharp enough to cut a person.
Is shark bay an island?
No it is not a island, it is a large bay of the Indian Ocean. Its entrance is partly covered by Dorre Island and Bernier Island.
Can you eat a great white shark?
Yes, a Great White Shark could eat you but would most likely only eat you if you were covered in B-B-Q sauce the only reason they bite is to see if you taste good and are edible
What does sharks skin covering called?
If I understand the question...I believe the skin that covers a shark is typically referred to as "shark skin".
