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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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Do basking sharks drink water?
Theoretically, yes. Unless you swim into their mouth on purpose, it's a very unlikely scenario.
Do great white sharks live in the bering sea?
Great white sharks only live in salt water and their range is all over the world, so if the Bering Sea is salt water, then it's possible.
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The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is not found in the Bering Sea, because of the low water temperature of this sea, near Alaska.
Great whites prefer much warmer waters, mostly between 12ºC and 24°C.
Cow sharks live approximately than 90m (300ft) underwater. They have been known to live up to 1, 875m (6, 150ft)!
What do people make from shark fins?
some people eat shark fin soup. it is considered a delicacy. they also use the fins to go and when dried up they make vitamins that help patients with arthritis or ruemitism. it is also good for cancer. but the act of getting the sharks fin is cruel. They simply slice the fin off of the shark and throw the carcass into the water. if the shark isn't already dead, the shark will simply drown.
Are there sharks around ibiza?
well during the winter season u can get the odd Nurse shark far out in the deep water but they are harmless and during summer they arent around the waters at all cos it gets to hot they go very far out to see to get into cold water so there is no worry about sharks in ibiza
Has anyone ever been attacked in freshwater by a bull shark?
no because bull sharks are in mini rivers
When we call someone a shark it means that?
Its someone who is very skilled at what he does. Uses the skills they have to win.
Are sharks attracted to period blood?
Yes, because sharks can smell blood vey well. If you are swimming in an area with a history of frequent shark attacks, it is best to not go swimming while you have your period.
How many people get eaten by great white sharks a year?
Around a Hundred shark attacks happen each year only a percent are from great whites the number is probably around 15 or less people a year. The answer before me is stupid and the reason why people are murdering thousands of sharks for no reason stop.
Are Greenland sharks aggressive?
No, it's too expensive to transport one to an aquarium, where they might die. Some sharks have trouble in captivity. Also, they grow slowly, so it could significantly effect a population in the wild because it would take awhile to replace.
Will red tail sharks attack goldfish?
yes! yes they will. Red tailed sharks are very aggressive and territorial not to mention that they will go for the goldfish's long fines.
Most people would say that it is the Great White shark, but it is really the third heaviest. The heaviest shark is the Whale shark at 13.6 tons (43 feet), and second is the the Basking shark at 4.5 tons ,the Great White reaches a mere 2.3 tons. ______________________________________________________________
What do sharks lack that make them different from other fish?
They do not have bones, instead they have cartilage. They can only swim forwards! A large oily liver helps keep them afloat. Also, eggs are fertilized in the female's body. They do not have gill covers.
