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Why is the dugong easy prey for sharks?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 11/13/2022

Sea cows (manatees and dugongs) are easy prey for most predators, because they are very vulnerable. It can't go fast or fight back. It can't even look behind it without moving its whole body.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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