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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?
Sharks are covered in scales called denticles, which are made of the same material as their teeth, giving them a rough texture. These denticles help reduce drag when swimming and protect the shark's skin.
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.
What are shark's teeth made of?
Shark teeth are made of dentin, a hard tissue similar to bone, covered by a layer of enamel. They have a conical shape and are constantly regenerating throughout the shark's life to replace lost or worn teeth.
What kind of shark has a sharp pointed spear coming out of its head?
The shark you are referring to is the Goblin Shark (Mitsukurina owstoni). This deep-sea shark is known for its unique and distinctive protrusible jaws, which can extend forward to snatch prey. The "spear" you mentioned is actually the shark's elongated snout, which is covered in specialized sensory organs to help it detect and capture prey in the dark depths of the ocean.
