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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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How does a great white shark teeth grow back?
New teeth grow to replace those the shark has lost, Because it has back up rows of teeth behind those that it loses. Sometimes they can have up to 5 rows of teeth at one time!
From what i understand about sharks is that they (unlike humans) continue to make teeth throughout their lifetime. Tiger sharks included.
Can a great white shark see at night?
Yes! They have extraordinary vision, and can see the slightest movements in the ocean.
Their eyes on the side of their head give them good eye sight.. They can roll their eyeballs back so they get a glimpse in all directions.. They are very good predators and hunt their prey very independently..
Do sharks eat other sharks when it is died?
Sometimes. Like the Great White Shark will even eat another Great White Shark. It will try to kill whales. Most of the time it can. Big sharks such as the great white can take down an orca.
How many different kinds of sharks are there?
There are more than 440 known species of shark, and these can be classified amongst 8 different orders. The most widely known sharks belong to the following orders:
Squaliformes: Includes dogfish.
Orectolobiformes (or carpet sharks): Include zebra shark and nursing shark.
Carcharhiniformes (or groundsharks): Include tiger shark, reef sharks and hammerhead shark.
Lamniformes (or mackerel sharks): Include thresher shark, mako shark and great white shark.
Is there anything that endangers the bull sharks survival?
Yes. Bull Sharks are apex predators. In their natural habitat, they have very few natural predators. Very few marine animals are large enough to actually hunt or kill a full grown bull shark. However, humans are the biggest enemies for these sharks. They have been hunted and killed indiscrimenately by humans for decades.
What is the purpose of spines on claspers on sharks?
Aids in the transfer of spermatophores into the female cloaca.
What would happen if you had no liver?
Your food would not get digested properly; as the liver sends bile to break down food to the small intestine. You would die, most likely.
Do sharks live in the neritic zone?
The water above the continental shelf is the neritic zone. Underwater forest of kelp and grassy meadows of sea grass are home to tiny fish, green turtles, sea cows, seahorses and tiny shrimp. Squid live in the twilight zone level.
Is the bull shark the deadliest shark in the world?
Yes a bull shark is the deadliest shark in the world most attacks and deaths are done by bull sharks
What causes white marks on teeth?
The white lines are most likely resulting from a Zinc deficiency. It is the same as the white lines you get on your finger nails. Too much calcium in your diet can cause improper absorption of zinc and iron. Vitamin D also plays a role in this so make sure you're getting enough of that. If this is a serious problem for a good amount of your teeth/nails I suggest contacting a dietitian or your doctor.
Well it depends where they bite you. Heres a tip do not panic or they'll bite you.
What relationship is held between the tiger shark and the loggerhead sea turtle?
competition for food
not usually. however i suppose they would if they were hungry enough. Also tiger sharks more than likely would if they could catch them.
