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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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Does a tiger shark have scales?
all fish have scales, including sharks. their scales are just smaller than what you would normally think of as scales
Why are dolphins friendly and sharks are not?
Dolphins are whats called to be social animals. Because they like humans unlike sharks. They can actually take the smell of blood and not want to eat someone or another animal. They swim with humans and are very cute cuddly animals. That's why I would prefer to be with a dolphin then a shark any day (: <333333
I LOVE DOLPHINS THEY ARE SO CUTE !
Who would win in a fight a lemon shark or a bull shark in a fight?
A bull shark is similar to a bull in the way that it is very aggressive and is one of the most dangerous shark species. What makes this shark so dangerous is that it can tolerate fresh water and have been found as far north as rivers in New Jersey.
Sharks do not lay eggs, they give birth to live offspring called 'pups'.
How do sharks hunt before killing?
Sharks hunt using there keen senses, like They can see better and hear better than humans they also use there ampullei of laurenzenni to pick up electrical waves, and Vibrations coming from their prey so they can locate it.
Is a sharks tooth cartilage or bone?
Teeth are teeth, neither cartilage or bone. But more similar to bone than cartilage.
What type of sharks can live in fresh water as well as salt water?
there are two type of sharks sea or salt water sharks live in the sea wherelse fresh water sharks are available in aquarium shops , fresh water sharks are smaller in size about 12 cm in length
Why do sharks live at the bottom of the ocean?
Echinoderms are common on the ocean bottom because in the deep sea they easily make up the bulk of living material they need. They may be grazers (most sea urchins), feeders on small particles (many brittle stars), or predators (most starfish).
Which main characteristics could be used to separate shark 4 from 8?
To differentiate between Shark 4 and Shark 8, one could examine characteristics such as body size, coloration, and fin shape. Additionally, variations in teeth structure and jaw alignment may provide distinguishing features. Behavioral traits, like hunting patterns or social interactions, could also help in identifying the two species. Lastly, habitat preferences and geographical distribution are key factors in their separation.
Do Megamouth sharks eat people?
well, no shark actually eats humans. When sharks attack humans its because they mistake us for seals usually. But if there's thrashing about in the water or (for some reason) blood, in waters where sharks reside, then maybe a mako shark might attack if their around.
How does the mother Great White Shark take care of their young?
Sharks do not raise their young. Great white sharks are ovoviviparous, meaning that the eggs say inside the mother's body and continue to develop until leaving the mother's body. After birthing, the young sharks swim off, as sharks are cannibalistic, and will not hesitate to eat their own offspring.
How many people are killed by fish in lakes each year?
Lion fish venom is highly toxic to humans but rarely causes death. Only a handful of people are killed each year from their stings.
How many people have died from shark attacks in the past year?
2000000000000
every year so stop killing sharks
How do great white sharks affect the environment?
No, humans don't have much impact on the Shark's habitat.
What type of skeleton does a dogfish have?
yes, but not the same kind as you are used to. Sharks (or dogfish) have cartilagenous skeletons rather than skeletons of bone.
What type of sharks are found on California?
The majority of shark attacks happen within 5 feet deep of water, particularly in crowded beaches where there is alot of splashing going on.
Do all sharks swim in their sleep?
no,they remain in motion to force water over the gills so they can breathe
Not particularly. Generally Mako sharks will not attack humans though a few rare fatalities have been attributed to this species.
Bull sharks on the other hand are aggressive with unpredictable behavior.
What kind of mammals do great white shark eat?
Great White sharks prey upon fish (like Tuna, Rays etc), other smaller species of Sharks, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea turtles, sea otters and even sea birds. They prefer prey that has a high content of energy rich fat.
Actually, they'll eat any fish, including their own kind!
Is the dogfish a shark or a fish?
http://www.boydski.com/diving/photos/Sharks/SpinyDogfish.htm
Here is a good article with pictures
Do great white sharks come close to shore?
Yes and no. In some places yes. It depends on the area. Some sharks are famous which is another thing, it depends on the type of shark. One time a kid was ankle deep in water and shark came up to him. I wouldn't be worried. A shark attack happens like 10 times a year and most of them are never fatal. Think about that. hope i could help!
