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Sharks
When many think of sharks, they think of the movie Jaws or a dangerous man-eating fish. In reality, sharks is a large group of fish that includes very small to much larger fish. Some can be harmful to man and others are harmless. To delve into this interesting and diverse group of cartilaginous saltwater fish that have sharp teeth and a bad reputation, ask your questions in this category.
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Can you find sharks teeth in Galveston?
Yes, I find shark teeth all the time on the beaches of Galveston!
Which fish eats algae growing on a shark's body?
The most popular species of fish for algae eaters:
1. Plecostomus (several varieties)
2. Rosie Barbs (cherry)
3. Siamese Algae Eaters
4. Otto (Otocinclus
5. Many species of freshwater shrimp and snails are also great algae-eaters.
6. Catfish
7. Goldfish
8. Koi
How many breads of sharks are there?
There are 354 species of sharks, ranging in length from 6 inches (15 centimeters) to 49 feet (15 meters), according to the United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization. While 35 species are known to have attacked humans at least once, only a dozen do so on a regular basis.
The relatively rare Great White shark (Carcharodan carcharias) is the largest predatory fish in the world. The largest specimen of this species to be accurately measured was 20 feet 4 inches (6.2 meters) long and weighed 5,000 pounds (2,270 kilograms).
Why is numbness experienced after eating puffer fish?
TTX (the poison in pufferfish) inhibits neurons that transmit sensory information to the brain. Since TTX prevents the generation of action potentials in sensory nerves, the ability of the neurons to transmit sensory information will be inhibited. This loss of sensory information would be experienced as a "numbness" in areas exposed to the toxin.
What organ gives sharks buoyancy?
No one organ gives it buoyancy, especially since they don't have a swim bladder. If a shark stops swimming, it will sink.
Since they don't have a swim bladder, they maintain it by simply moving through the water. If they stop moving, they will eventually sink because of their weight. Their liver is important, as they have an oily liver that may make up to 25% of their own total mass.
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What climate do great white sharks require?
They seem to prefer waters with a temperature of 15-22°C although the range in which it has been recorded varies from 4-27°C. Records of white sharks show them to inhabit Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Mediterranean and Red Seas, northern coasts of France and Spain, Portugal, the North-West coast of Africa, Japan, Chile and both coasts of temperate North America, most notably off the coast of California.
Their mostly black or gray but if its a whale shark brownish with white spots.
Do which type of mako shark is more common the longfin or shortfin?
The shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) is more common than the longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus). Shortfin makos are found in tropical and temperate waters around the world, while longfin makos are typically found in deeper, colder waters.
How do you get on to Shark Tank?
To apply to be on Shark Tank, you can visit the official casting website and fill out an online application. Be prepared to pitch your business idea and showcase why you would be a good fit for the show. The producers will review your application and contact you if they are interested in having you on the show.
How do you avoid being tricked?
1. Dont look gulble.
2. Don't catch attention.If you look cool then people might wan't to trick u more.
What do you call it when sharks jump out of the water?
When whales jump out of the water it is called breaching, I suppose the same word also applies to sharks.
Is a red fin shark compatible with cichlids?
I have a 260 L tank and have to rainbow sharks with 12 assorted cichlids and have not had any issues.
Why was Kenneth Gant the shark?
Because, he performed a dance simulating a shark fin before and after certains plays in the NFL. Dallas Cowboys and TampaBay Buccaneers.
I want to say its possible for the megaldon to exist from the time period scientist may say that it doesn't exist but they said that about the coecelanth which lived 65 MILLION years ago but is still alive and they were wrong so there is a chance that it may be real and what i estimate there's 60% more of the ocean to explore because of that giant crack in the ocean that no one has ever gotten to the bottom of...
Three ways that sharks can have babies: eggs are laid (Whale Shark), eggs hatch inside the mother and then are born, or pups (baby skarks) grow inside the mother (Mako Shark). Sharks can have up to 100 babies at one time. Gestation periods are different too, ranging from 14 months to 24 months depending on the species. Tiger Shark 14-16 months, Great White 14-18 months, Dogfish Shark 18 to 24 months. There are over 400 species of sharks.
Great White Shark have their young in the fall in warmer waters of southern California.
