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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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From how far can a shark smell blood?
Sharks have an extremely good sense of smell! They can detect one drop of blood in 25 gallons of water and can smell blood over 1/4 mile away.
That depends, do you mean fin at the end of a cartoon or comic?
How likely is it that a shark will eat someone?
Considering you're asking how likely it is that a shark will eat a WHOLE person, then not likely.
When shark attacks do happen, the majority of people don't even lose a limb.
They are just left with awful gashes or cuts.
When an attack happens, there are usually other people on the scene,
or the shark gets scared and swims away.
The likelihood of a person being totally consumed by a shark is very slim.
I'd say you have a better chance of inventing time travel by sticking a wet fork in a toaster oven.
How does the teeth of a bull shark relate to its diet?
Bull sharks have sharp, serrated teeth that are well-suited for their carnivorous diet, which primarily consists of fish, marine mammals, and even other sharks. These teeth allow them to grip and tear flesh efficiently, facilitating their role as apex predators in their ecosystems. Their ability to adapt their feeding habits also enables them to thrive in both salt and freshwater environments, enhancing their dietary opportunities.
Are the megalodon the most dangerous sharks?
no their actually very much alike the whale shark being a filter feeder so their very gentle
What happens to a shark when they are turned over?
Because to much blood runs to one side of the brain and not enough to the others.
Why a shark can even taste a drop of blood in the ocean water?
They don't sense the blood ,they smell it or at least that's what i know.
Only if the teeth are not still attached to the shark when they are on your neck ;)
ANS2:They are about as lucky as toenail trimmings...who was the genius that looked at a rabbit's severed foot and said that it must be lucky?! ...Didn't seem to be doing much good for the rabbit.Why does your dog have 2 rows of teeth?
It's not as common in cats as in dogs, but it may be that your cat did not lose some of its "baby" teeth when it was supposed to. Your Vet should check your cat's mouth at each visit; ask him/her for recommendations.
Has anyone been bitten by a great white shark?
Yes, actually they have. There is a guy well known named Rodney Fox who was almost killed by a great white. When you are far out into the open sea, Great Whites are around. In fact, great whites aren't even the deadliest sharks. Sharks are attracted to blood, splashing, bright colors, and jewelry.
What do you do if you get bit by a baby shark?
It depends on the severity of the wound. If its a small surface wound wash it put antibiotic ointment in it and wrap it. If it becomes infected get it checked out. If it is a deep wound or it won't stop bleeding, go to the ER.
How long does a Greenland shark live?
Up to 400 years. For more info. you can contact me at sharklover14@yahoo.com.
How do the remora suck onto the shark and breathe?
The remora sucks on to the shark using a pad on its back like a suction cup. It can breathe because as the shark swims through the water it pushes the water through the remora's gills. Which lets it absorb the oxygen out of the water to breathe.
Can the scales of a shark cut human skin?
Sharks have dentricles or bony platelets not scales. Their skin will slice human skin like rows of tiny blades. Though the cuts are straight and many, they do not cut through the skin of humans. They can rub your skin to try and tear or cause abrasion to sense if you are prey. But, once they do not detect fish, they should move on. That has been my experience of being rubbed by sharks.
Ken the Shark Wrangler, www.sharkwrangler.com
Yes, they're in the Wild Arctic area with the beluga whales and walruses.
Do great white sharks have to vomit up seal bones after they have digested the seal?
No. The acids in the shark's stomach are sufficiently strong to digest the bones of the prey they eat.
Are there any unusual characteristics of a mako shark?
The Mako shark has many common names such as Mako, Short-fin Mako, Sharp nosed Mackerel shark, and Blue Pointer in Australia. The Mako shark can live up to 25 years. It is a furious fighter and it reaches about 12 feet in length. Its closest relatives are the Long-fin Mako, Great White shark, and Probeagle.
For more Facts on the Mako shark type in, What is the Mako sharks description, what does the Mako shark eat, and how much the Mako shark can weigh. :D
All fish, including elasmobranches (sharks, skates and Rays) are vertebrates. The thing is, their skeletons are made of cartiladge, not bone. The hardest part of the cartiladge is the vertebral column, which is made of calcified cartiladge.
What sea creatures eats a human?
Sharks eat each other quite often. Sharks can also be eaten by any larger fish - if the shark is young or quite small, a barracuda or grouper could eat it.
Is it true that sharks never stop swimming?
Yes they do when they are sleeping. They tend to just float when they are asleep.
What kind of sharks are at jones beach?
In all likehood, yes, there are sharks swimming near Jones Beach Long Island. They are there because there are a lot of places nearby for fish, and other marine animals, to live and the sharks eat the fish and other animals. People who swim at Jones Beach are not normally eaten by sharks, so the sharks do not attack them, most of the time.
Do all sharks have a top fins?
yes and why do you ask so they can swim fast enough to catch and eat pray.
Oops - you mean "prey"
