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Because they pretect it from other fish who hurt it.
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Animals that live in coral reefs?
Yes! Sharks and whales! Not that hard to find out.
How do sharks effect coral reefs?
Well Firstly, the fish hide in the coral reefs to get away from sharks. However, the sharks know where the fish are and so visit the Reefs. When the sharks try to nose into the coral they find that they're too big to fit into it. But still, they persist and so end up squashing the coral.
Why do sharks live near coral reefs?
Mostly because there is an abundant food supply on coral reefs.
Why do hammerhead sharks live near coral reefs?
They do not, however they come to the reefs to be cleaned of parasites by the reef fish.
What aiotic factors do sharks eat in coral reefs?
fish
Do Great White Sharks hang around reefs?
nope
What sharks have barbels?
The sharks that have barbels are generally nurse sharks and sharks that stay near the bottom of coral reefs as they are filter feeders and use them to scoop in plankton.
How do corals make reefs for animals?
They make protection from sharks ,for shelter, and food
What kind of fish and plants live in the Indian ocean?
sharks and coral reefs
What eats coral reef sharks?
Angry Birds eat Coral Reefs.
What is hammerhead shelter?
Hammerhead sharks tend to find shelter among coral reefs. Amazingly enough, they also use the coral reefs as a food source.
What kind of sharks live in coral reefs?
Coral reefs house over 16 different breeds of reef sharks. In the Galapagos Islands, the hammerhead shark can be found among the reef life there. In the Maldives, over 16 different breeds of reef sharks, among them, hammerheads and whale sharks, can be found in this reef. Off th shores of San Diego, there are a variety of sharks there, among them, great whites, blue, and mako sharks. ~ Hexedgirl92
