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Sharks are stream lined by there shape. they can swim very fast due to there streamlineness. they also have reverse scales that pop up when they want to stop quickly like many little parachutes.

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Does shark has a steam lined body?

Sharks have a streamlined body


What animals are not streamlined?

Animals like sea urchins, some species of pufferfish, and certain types of crabs are not streamlined. Their body shapes are more round or bulky, which can make them slower swimmers compared to streamlined animals like dolphins or sharks.


Why are sharks shaped like they are now?

sharks have always been relatively closely shaped to the way they are shaped now. they are very streamlined which allows them to move fast and be apex predators.


Do sharks eat sucker fish?

Sharks do not tend to mind these parasites sticking to them all the time, remoras just stick to sharks to either get around or to eat the dirt off them. Remoras are streamlined so that it will not affect the shark's swimming.


How speedy are sharks?

sharks are fast but most like to slowly move. The fastest shark is the short fin mako because of special mussels in the back of its tail and its streamlined body it can reach speeds at about 30mph


How are sharks so fast?

They have a streamlined shape which reduces water resistance. Their fins are sharp and thin so they can cut through the water at top speed.


Why sharks have cartilage and not bones?

Sharks have cartilage instead of bones because cartilage is more flexible and lighter, which helps them move more efficiently in the water. Cartilage also allows sharks to have a more streamlined body shape, making them better adapted for swimming and hunting in their aquatic environment.


Is a great white shark an anphibian?

No, it is a fish. Sharks(superorder Selachimorpha) are a type of fish with a full cartilaginous skeleton and a highly streamlined body. The earliest known sharks date from more than 420 million years ago.[1]


Can you give me 2 examples of streamlining?

There are many things that are streamlined; Bottlenose dolphins, Mako sharks, submarines, cars, boats, aircrafts, rockets, snakes and fish.


Why do dolphins and sharks share similar features such as streamlined body shape?

They Both don't have hair on their bodies even though a dolphins is a mammal, and a shark is fish.


Would you say a shark's appearance is deceptive?

Most sharks look exactly like what they are big streamlined predators with a mouthful of sharp teeth. There are a few sharks that look "cute" if a person anthropomorphizes, that's more a case of the human deceiving themselves


What sea animal is the most streamlined?

The most streamlined sea animal is often considered to be the dolphin. Its fusiform body shape reduces drag while swimming, allowing it to glide smoothly through water. This adaptation not only enhances its speed but also improves its efficiency in hunting and escaping predators. Other streamlined animals include sharks, which also exhibit similar hydrodynamic features.