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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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Despite their size, whales are often plankton eaters. Some, like the killer whale, eat fish and seals.
What eats a great white shark when its dead?
At the bottom of the ocean there is a type of shrimp that can starve for years then once a whale or a shark dies it slowly makes its way to the deep sea bed, and once that journey is complete the shrimp engorge on the carcus and left-over skin. Hope that answers your question! :)
- Amanda age 13 grade 8 :)
How come sharks attac people when they go in the water?
cause they don't know that they are humans they think they are there pray
Which shark is the second strongest shark?
The largest shark in the ocean is the whale shark, but could also be the "prehistoric" megalodon.
In the present the whale shark is the largest.In the prehistoric waters megalodon was the largest it was said it is as big as a sperm whale
The largest species of shark that is still existent is the Whale Shark. This species of shark can measure up to 40 feet long (that's 12.2 meters). They feed on plankton, sifting enormous amounts through their filter like gills.
The largest species of shark to have ever lived is thought to be the Megalodon. This species is now extinct. It is believed to have existed during the prehistoric era, and has not lived for millions of years. It is thought that this giant shark could measure up to 59 feet long (18 metres). Some cryptozoologists believe that this creature may still be alive today, living in very deep waters, but such claims have earned little credibility in the scientific world.
the great white
The largest species of shark is also the largest fish in the ocean, the whale shark. Despite reaching lengths greater than thirty feet (10 m), they feed only on small organisms such as krill, due to their tiny gullets. They are quite harmless to humans (and most larger species), and are popular tourist attractions in Mexico when they migrate during the summer months. It's possible even to swim with them.
The megaladon was the largest shark in the world, weighing 50 tons and being about 15 meters long. Its jaws are so massive it could probably swallow a bus. It became extinct supposedly, but many people and scientists believe they're still out there. A sort of spin off from the lockeness monster
How many teeth do an adult shark have?
it depends on the size and type of shark. but it's meant for all the species to have about 100-1,000 teeth.
The Whale Shark, the largest fish in the sea; Rhincodon typus
How long is an average bullhead shark?
A full grown bull shark can be around 10 to 11 meters in length. They can weigh over 320 kilograms or 700 pounds in weight. There have been cases of giant bull sharks that are as long as 13 meters in length. Such animals may weight well over 700 pounds.
What is the defense of a great white shark?
Aside from humans, the Great White Shark has been recorded several times falling prey to the Orca Killer Whale. Orca attacks are rare, and the Great White has no effective defense against the much more intelligent Orca.
Do sharks live in the benthic zone?
No. Sharks generally live in the surface, neritic, or intertidal zones of the ocean.
Female sharks once fertilized can either lay their eggs like a reptile, the eggs can hatch inside the mother and the babies are birthed, or they develop like a mammal embryo in the mothers womb then are birthed.
Are any sharks in the fjord in Egypt?
no non of the sharks live in that area the climate in that area is to hot for a shark to be there.
Is mega shark vs giganotosaurus real?
Yes, Giganotosaurus was a huge carnivorous dinosaur that was slightly larger than T-Rex. Giganotosaurus lived in South America during the early cretaceous and probably hunted large herbivores like Argentinosaurus.
Are white tip and black tip sharks dangerous?
Coral Reef White Tip Sharks are known for attacking humans; black tips from what i know don't show aggression to humans.
black tip sharks are known for attacking humans but attacks have never been fatal
Can sharks breathe through their skin?
yes they do and they cant stop in water or they will suffocate
Do black tipped sharks eat people?
No, they are just like normal sharks they do not they may bite you but that's very rare.
How much does a Wobbegong or carpet shark weigh?
Wobbegong sharks, natve to Australia, have a weight of around 70 kg.
