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The age of other shark species can be estimated by counting growth bands on fin spines or on the shark's vertebrae, much like rings on a tree.
Another way is catch-and-release tagging programs. For example, if a tagged shark is caught again 20 years later, we know that species can live at least 20 years.
What else can I help you with?
What sharks have a urinary tract?
Mako sharks, thresher sharks and Great white sharks
Can you name 8 types of sharks?
megalodon sharks, great white sharks, frilled sharks, thresher sharks, tiger sharks, sand tiger sharks, lemon sharks, bull sharks, whale sharks, basking sharks, lepord sharks,black tip sharks. there is 12.
How many sharks are in the sea?
Sharks can only swim forwards I believe, and then must keep swimming or they will sink (except sand tiger sharks because they can keep buoyant for hours by holding air.) Sharks are occasionally found dozing in underwater caves though.
How do sharks die?
Sharks can die from various factors such as predation, disease, environmental changes, or human activities like overfishing and pollution. Additionally, sharks have a limited lifespan, and when they reach old age, their bodies may weaken, making them more vulnerable to death.
How many types sharks are there in Moreton Bay?
There are over 60 species of sharks found in Moreton Bay, including hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, and bull sharks.
Is there a different from shark and shark?
dependant on which sharks you are talking about all sharks are different in one way or another as most sharks determine other sharks personalitys
How can you determine if dolphins and sharks closely related?
You can tell by their bones.
Do sharks die at a certain age?
yes
Dogfish male sharks mature at what age?
26
How can you determine your dwarf bunny's age?
Take it to a Veterinarian. And they can determine the age.
How do you determine the age of a shell?
The thickness of the shell (lip) increases with the age. This is how you can determine the age of the conch.
How do you determine the age of a conch shell?
The thickness of the shell (lip) increases with the age. This is how you can determine the age of the conch.
Are there such thing of a teenager shark?
yes middle age sharks
Which organ helps determine the age of a whale?
The Ear Plug Helps determine the age of a whale.
How do you tell how old a Sturgeon is?
Sturgeon are like sharks , in that they have a cartilaginous skeleton , and a skin instead of scales, they do however have bony protrusions called Skutes, these are what are used to determine the age of these ancient fish. They can be a hundred or more years old.
How old do whale sharks need to reproduce?
Whale sharks are sexually mature at 30 years old. This is the age at which they are able to mate and reproduce.
What do paleontologists do to determine the actual age of rocks?
Paleontologists use carbon dating to determine the age of rocks.
