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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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Are there sharks in the Caribbean sea?
No, but most Tiger sharks live in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
What happens aftera shark tooth breaks?
Sharks have the ability to quickly grow teeth that are broken off. Some species have several sets of teeth and barely miss those that are destroyed.
Can sharks live in desert rivers?
Yes, the bull shark is known to live in fresh water rivers as well as salt water oceans.be careful if you see one cause ur screwed, they are highly aggressive.
Bull Sharks are known to inhabit the Mississippi in the States, Lake Nicaragua in Central America, the Zambezi in Mozambique/Zambia etc and the Ganges in India.
And if you are swimming in a river and one approaches you then get out its way fast! You could be in for a severe mangling!
Are sharks the only thing that eat stingrays?
Sharks are not the only consumers of stingrays. Oddly enough, humans have been known to feed on them as well. Stingrays are often consumed in parts of Asia, and are commonly prepared as grilled.
What are the fish that follow other sharks to eat what the shark kills?
The fish that follow sharks and eat the scraps of a kill could be any fish looking for an easy meal. The fish that latch on to sharks and eat parasites are called remora (plral Remora or remoras). They are part of a symbiotic relationship in which the shark gets rid of parasites and the remora gets a meal.
Do sharks kill more people in the world than coconuts?
you are more likely to get killed by a coconut then a shark most shark attacks are non fatal
What is the size and weight of a nurse shark?
Nurse Sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) are known to weigh as much as 330 lbs(150 kg) or more for the largest wild caught specimens. It's possible for some captive Nurse sharks to exceed that - if they are overfed.
Is the shark a wild animal or tame animals?
a shark is a wild animal and can also be tamed if it was raised as a baby not even spending a day with an adult shark.
how do you think the marine bioligists do all of that they tame them and then see what happens when they are tamed.
so yes a shark can be tamed but naturally is a wild animal.
Do sharks need to come for oxygen often?
Sharks do not need to come up for air - they are fish with gills.
What are the threats to the survival of cheetahs?
Lions, hyenas and jackals are threats to cheetahs. As are wildebeest if a cheetah chooses to hunt them. The Iranian cheetah, also known as the Asiatic cheetah, is threatened by desertification and poaching.
Do white sharks kill humans on purpose?
They don't you see, they mistake humans as large fish, bite them, realizing the mistake it spits out the human and leaves, the human dies of loss of blood
Sharks tend not to circle unless they are getting food or anything of the sort.
yes they have about 3000 little teeth but they don't use them a lot
How long can a lemon shark get?
The smallest sharks are about 1 ft. Adult Great White sharks on average are 13-17 feet and up to 21 feet.
The largest confirmed Whale shark was measured at 12.65 meters (41.5 ft) but unconfirmed claims of larger lengths have been reported.
With respect to extinct shark species, the Megalodon has been reported to reach a maximum length of 18 meters (59 ft).
What do shark like to eat more people or fish?
they like to eat fish because sharks do not try to but they do the are scared of us.
How blue sharks defend themselves from predators?
The blue coloring of the blue shark serves to camouflage the shark as it encroaches upon its prey. Although the blue shark has few predators, the camouflage does protect it from potential threats.
How do mako sharks protect itself?
Sharks are fish so, like all fish, they have scales. In the case of sharks, these scales are somewhat different in composition, and actually make up a yep of skin. Shark skin is made up of tiny, hard, tooth-like structures known as dermal denticles or placoid scales.
