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because it makes the skin moist making it easier to use as sandpaper:)

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What kind of skin does a great white shark have?

sandpaper


What kind of fish has a skin like sandpaper?

Shark.


Is hammerhead sharks skin used for sandpaper?

No hammerhead shark skin is not used for sandpaper, dont know how you came up with that theory


Is sharks skin soft like humans skin?

No. A shark's skin is tough, and has a surface rather like sandpaper. In fact, the Native Americans used to use it for sandpaper.


Some ancient peoples used abrasive shark skin for what purpose?

Ancient peoples used abrasive shark skin to create tools, such as scrapers and knives, due to its rough texture. Shark skin was effective for tasks that required cutting, slicing, or smoothing materials like wood, bone, or hides. Additionally, shark skin was sometimes used as sandpaper for polishing and finishing surfaces.


What unique adaptations does the sandpaper shark possess that enable it to thrive in its sandy habitat?

The sandpaper shark has unique adaptations like its rough skin and specialized teeth that help it blend in with the sandy environment and catch prey effectively. These adaptations allow the sandpaper shark to thrive in its habitat by providing camouflage and enhancing its hunting abilities.


How does a shark's skin feel?

a sharks's skin feels very slimy but at times i t can feel dry and scaly


Do fish have slimy scales?

Yes. Sharks have a kind of skin teeth called denticles. That`s why a shark feels like sandpaper.


What fish do not have scales?

Sharks, as an example, do not have scales. Re: Sharks instead have something like skin, but have these things on them that make them very rough. They could even scrape off your skin!! For a weird fact, people used to use the skin of sharks as sandpaper.


A shark's skin is so abrasive that some ancient peoples used it as what?

HorseIsle Quiz answer: sandpaperExi; Bay server.


Does a fish has slimy or dry scales?

Yes. Sharks have a kind of skin teeth called denticles. That`s why a shark feels like sandpaper.


What are some tips for smooth skin?

Rub it with sandpaper. Skin is made of wood and sandpaper rrmoves the burrs and defects.