Sharks are members of what class?
Endangered.
The great white shark is a "mackerel shark", allied to the porbeagle, and long finned and short finned mako sharks. The species is considered "Vulnerable", by the IUCN. Recently, numbers have shown an upswing, as more sharks than expected have been counted in South African, and waters off the coast of North America.
Can a shark sink a cruise ship?
No, a shark is not capable of sinking a cruise ship. Sharks are not large or powerful enough to cause significant damage to the hull of a cruise ship. Additionally, their behavior is not typically aggressive towards structures of that size.
Are sharks the only fish that blink?
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Yes. As lava is twice as dense, you could technically surf on it. Although I'm pretty sure it won't be any fun!
What do man eating tigers eat?
Any edible animals. They tend to avoid a few animals such as porcupines, lions, and elephants. They eat chickens, all kinds of livestock, wild animals, etc., including the occasional unarmed person who doesn't run faster than the tiger can. Tigers in zoos are fed meat such as chickens and livestock. Although feeding people to them is generally frowned upon, some careless or stupid people are sometimes killed and eaten by tigers. It's therefore unwise to try to approach & pet wild tigers as if they were large house cats.
Because of moss and other forms of vegetation that grows on the crocs body.
They also eat lots of cabbage, lettuce, broccoli and spinach.
How do sharks interact with other sharks?
Sharks interact with each other through various behaviors such as social hierarchies, mating rituals, and territorial disputes. Some species may exhibit aggressive behavior towards one another, while others may engage in cooperative hunting or schooling. Communication through body language, scent, and electrical signals also plays a role in shark interactions.
What is the difference between an earthworm and a shark?
Blackworms live in the water and earthworms live in the soil of the earth. Blackworms are brown in color and earthworms are pink in color. Blackworms have setea and clitellum and earthworms have chatea. Blackworm is smaller than the earth worm.
CORRECTION: blackwormsactually have chatea and earthworms have setea and clitellum
The skeletons of lampreys and hagfishes are made of?
The skeletons of lampreys and hagfishes are made of cartilage rather than bone. This cartilaginous skeleton provides structure and support to their bodies without the need for true bones.
What type of aquatic ecosystems are formed by mixture of salt and fresh water?
Estuaries are aquatic ecosystems formed by the mixture of saltwater from the ocean and freshwater from rivers. They are characterized by fluctuating salinity levels and support a diverse array of plant and animal species. Estuaries are important for nutrient cycling, sediment trapping, and serving as nursery grounds for many marine organisms.
How deep does the water have to be in order for a shark to swim in it?
Sharks can swim in shallow waters as well as deep waters, depending on the species. Some sharks, like bull sharks, can swim in water as shallow as 3 feet, while others, like great white sharks, are known to swim in depths exceeding 6,000 feet. Ultimately, it varies based on the shark species and their specific habitat preferences.
Can you swim with sharks without them eating you?
It is not advisable to swim with sharks as they are wild animals and can be unpredictable. While some species of sharks are less aggressive towards humans, it is always best to exercise caution and avoid putting yourself in a risky situation.
What kind of sharks are on Guam?
Tiger and reef sharks primarily. The bigger sharks in Guam (like the tiger shark) typically stay beyond the coral reef where they hunt larger prey (like turtles). This is where most shark attacks are reported in Guam (though attacks are incredibly rare: a 1 in 11.5 million chance).
Can baby sharks live in a bottle?
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Shark attacks can occur when a shark mistakes a human for their natural prey, such as seals or fish, due to poor visibility in the water. They may also occur during feeding, territorial disputes, or when a shark feels threatened or provoked. Shark attacks are rare, and most sharks do not consider humans as prey.
Sharks only eat what is in their territory,because its their only way to survive
How many gills slits do a spiny dogfish have?
Spiny dogfish Squalus acanthias (also known as spurdog, piked dogfish and a number of other names) has five gill slits, all situated in front of the pectoral fins. This is according to Fishes of the Sea by John and Gillian Lythgoe (Blandford Press, 1991). The FAO FishBase (www.fishbase.org) is a good source of information on this and many other species of fish.
Can a whale and a shark be classified as a fish?
Yes, sharks are considered a type of fish.
Technically, yes. They have fins and gills like regular fish do.
Yes a Shark is a fish they have gills unlike a whale or dolphin which have a blow hole for breathing in air.
Yes, sharks are fish.
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How big is the tsuranagakobitozame shark?
The Tsuranagakobitozame shark, also known as the goblin shark, can grow up to about 10-13 feet in length. They have a unique appearance with a long, flattened snout and distinctive jaws that can extend to capture prey.
A female shark has a fin that is not as pointy....also it curves at the top...A males fin in straight and pointy.
The male shark will have two "cigar-like" cylindrical projections near the anal fins/anus. The female will not have these projections. These are not intermittent organs and are clearly visible. These projections are also visible in rays and chimaera. Shark dorsal fins are extremely variable and should not be the basis for sexual determination.
"Shark questions" could refer to inquiries related to shark biology, behavior, habitats, conservation, or attacks on humans. It's important to ask specific questions to get detailed and accurate information about sharks.
What did some of the first sharks eat?
Some of the first sharks likely fed on small fish, invertebrates, and other marine organisms. As opportunistic predators, they may have scavenged on dead animals and utilized their sharp teeth to tear into prey. Their diet likely evolved over time as they adapted to different environments and food sources.