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This is cartilage. Instead of having a skeleton of bone, it is cartilage. Sharks are considered cartilaganious fish. Sorry I don't know how to spell that. lol

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What is the cartiliage?

Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that's flexible and resiliant. It acts as a cushion between bones in joints, providing shock absorption and allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage does not contain blood vessels, so it has a limited ability to self-repair when damaged.


Why is your nose flexible?

The nose is made up of cartilage, which is a flexible yet strong connective tissue. This flexibility allows the nose to bend and adjust to different shapes and sizes without breaking. Additionally, the nasal passages need to be flexible to accommodate breathing, especially during activities like running or exercising.


Do you shark have back bones?

fist off we are not shark's and shark's so not use internet. and for a matter of fact it's *shark's* because there is more then one shark in the oceans. and yes they do have back bones but Shark skeletons are very different from those of bony fish and land mammals. Sharks and other cartilaginous fish (skate and rays) have skeletons made of cartilage and connective tissue. Cartilage is flexible and durable, yet is about half the normal density of bone. This reduces the skeleton's weight, saving energy.Because sharks do not have rib cages, they can easily be crushed under their own weight on land.


Why is shark cartilage important to the shark?

cartilage is more flexible than bone making the shark more hydrodynamic.


Which has the most flexible skeleton a shark a frog or a lionfish?

A shark has the most flexible skeleton among the three. Sharks have cartilaginous skeletons that provide greater flexibility compared to the bony skeletons of frogs and lionfish. This flexible skeleton allows sharks to move more dynamically in the water.


Are shark jaws cartilage?

The skeleton of a shark is very different from that of bony fish and terrestrial vertebrates. Sharks and other cartilaginous fish (skates and rays) have skeletons made from cartilage, which is a flexible and dense connective tissue, but they are still considered bones. They function in the same way as human bones do. Like its relatives, rays and skates, the shark's jaw is not attached to the cranium. The jaw's surface, like its vertebrae and gill arches, is a skeletal element that needs extra support due to its heavier exposure to physical stress and its need for extra strength. It has therefore a layer of unique and tiny hexagonal plates called "tesserae", crystal blocks of calcium salts arranged as a mosaic.[6] This gives these areas much of the same strength found in real and much heavier bony tissue.


What makes a leopard shark special?

Because there very flexible.


Are shark dorsal fin a bone?

No, shark dorsal fins are not made of bone. They are made of cartilage, a flexible and lightweight tissue that makes up the skeleton of sharks. This composition allows their dorsal fins to be both strong and flexible for swimming efficiently.


What is the largest shark and where is it found?

hi, the whale shark. aaron.


Is the shark considered a bony fish in the animal kingdom?

yes because they have gills and they have Cartilaginous Skeleton. Instead, they have skeletons made of cartilage, a flexible and lighter tissue which is also consider that give sharks the speed underwater and the flexibility they need to be their ruthless predators they are.


Which shark had the largest litter?

The blue shark. One blue shark was found with 135 pups!


How flexible are shark's pectoral fins compared with fish's pectoral fins?

jaws is a movie about the sharks