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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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No. Yabbies are omnivourous scavengers. They are opportunistic feeders and eat whatever they can find be it dead or alive. Insect larvae/fish other smaller crustacea, rotting plants, fruits etc can all be eaten by Yabbies.
Why is does shark put in the set of fish?
Because sharks are cold blooded, have fins like fish, have gills like fish, they are fish. But they are in a group of fishes called cartilaginous fishes. Because they have cartilage and most fish don't, they are in the same category as stingrays who are also fish.-Rebecca J. Helms, animal expert
Where does shark finning occur?
Shark finning mostly happens in Costa Rica where they use the funs as soup. And the shark fin soup is a sign of wealth. And we should stop this.
yes they do
No, sharks do not live in Scotland but they do inhabit the waters that surround the country.
Why is a black tip reef shark called a black tip reef shark?
A black tip reef shark is called a black tip reef shark because its fin and tail has black markings on the top.
Are cartilaginous fish are ectotherms or endotherms?
Endothermic is the scientific term for warm blooded. Exothermic is the scientific term for cold blooded. Although the word "fish" is part of the name fish eagle and most fish are exothermic, fish eagles are birds and not, of course, fish. They are called "fish" eagles because fish are their staple diet. All modern birds are endothermic.
How many great white sharks live in a group?
they usually swim on their own but they sometimes swim in a group which is about 3
Why are the dolphin's fins important?
they use them to help them swim and to steer where they are turning.
Why is the cookie cutter shark called the cookie cutter?
Many cetaceans and large fish, including other sharks, suffer when cookiecutter sharks are around. This small, cigar-shaped shark is a parasite that bites chunks out of its prey. Using its unique thick, flexible lips to hold onto its victim by suction, it then twists itself around so that its razor-sharp lower teeth bite out a cookie-shaped piece of flesh. It is active at night, luring its victims with glowing green bioluminescent lights on its belly. It also preys on squid and crustaceans.
What if a shark cut you and off how do you treat it?
If a shark cut me off I would honk my horn until he looked and then maybe give him the middle finger. Unless he was a big white or a hammerhead in which case I would just honk. Sharks are terrible drivers and I am not even sure why we give them licenses in the first place.
Make sure
- there are no police around because they could pull you over for being a disturbance
- you keep paying attention to the road and other cars after it cuts you off
- if you practice defensive driving you will be safer!
- keep your cool! if a shark cuts you off and you are going to be late maybe next time you could remember to leave earlier!
How many pounds of fish does a shark eat?
It would really matter on what kind of shark it was but if it was a great white 2.2 million fish. Other sharks who eat less.
well kinda it will try to eat you well im pretty sure it would eat you but it will eat you 1 if your bleeding it will charge at you 2 if it sees you it will go at you and 3 if it smells you then it goes at you so if i were you i wouldn't want to go in sea water definatly in salt water
What structure does bony fish have that sharks don't?
They can lay eggs but not sharks they have live kids by humping on each other.
When did goblin sharks become extinct?
Any species may "seem" extinct when in fact, they just migrate to different waters due to water temps, food supply or other regions. Everyday in the world, species are found that were once believed to be extinct when in fact they have migrated, or live extremely below the waters surface.
Yes. Sharks are known to frequent the Farallon Islands 20 some miles outside the bay and it stands to reason that they can wander in sometimes.
How do human activities affact sharks?
Frighten sharks, interest sharks, don't matter to sharks, distract sharks. Depends on the shark, the area of interaction, regularity or frequency of interaction in that area and the intended activity of the shark.
Ken, the Shark Wrangler, www.sharkwrangler.com
How big does a bull shark go up to?
Technicaly it is around 12 feet long but it has been identified to be one of the biggest sharks other than the great white
