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Yes, because they bite off very large chunks of their prey.

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What are sharks teeth attached to?

Sharks' teeth are attached to their gums, similar to how human teeth are attached. Sharks continuously shed and replace their teeth throughout their lifetime.


Can sharks replace teeth?

Sharks have 5 or more rows of teeth. Humans only have 20 baby teeth and 32 adult teeth. Sharks can re-grow teeth. Humans only get 2 sets (milk teeth and permanent teeth). Sharks have serrated edges on their teeth. Shark teeth are not attached to the jaw. Humans bite and chew with their teeth. Sharks use their teeth to rip their prey apart.


Can sharks and crocodiles regrow broken teeth?

Yes, both sharks and crocodiles can regrow broken or lost teeth throughout their lifetime. Sharks continuously shed and replace their teeth, while crocodiles have the ability to regrow their teeth when they are damaged or lost.


What is the alternate name for lamb?

Sheep (Ovis ares) are a more general term for lambs. Also, lamb can also be confused with hogget and mutton. A lamb is a young sheep under 12 months of age which does not have permanent incisor teeth, while hogget refers to sheep having no more than two permanent incisor teeth and mutton refers to sheep having more than two permanent incisor teeth.


Are sheep born with teeth?

Yes, sheep are born with teeth, but they are not fully developed. Newborn lambs typically have a set of incisor teeth that start to emerge within the first few weeks of life. These baby teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth as the lamb matures.