Shark Facts
Shark is a member of a group of almost exclusively marine and predaceous fishes. There are about 250 species of sharks, ranging from the 2-ft (60-cm) pygmy shark to 50-ft (15-m) giants. They are found in all seas, but are most abundant in warm waters.
They have a covering of dermal denticles that protect their skin from damage and parasites and improve fluid dynamics so that it can move faster. They have several sets of replaceable teeth.
Apart from Shark outline picture, also check top 10 interesting fun facts about Shark :
| 🦷 Endless Rows of Teeth | Sharks can have thousands of teeth, and when one falls out a new tooth quickly grows to replace it. |
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| 🦴 No Bones at All | A shark has no bones in its body, and its skeleton is made of bendy cartilage like the tip of your nose. |
| 👃 Amazing Sense of Smell | Sharks have such a strong sense of smell that they can find a tiny drop of food from far away. |
| ⚡ Super Fast Swimmers | Some sharks can swim very fast, zooming through the water to chase their food. |
| 🐋 The Biggest Fish | The whale shark is the largest fish in the whole ocean, but it gently eats only tiny sea creatures. |
| 🌊 They Never Stop Moving | Many sharks have to keep swimming all the time so that water can flow over their gills to breathe. |
| 🛡️ Tough Sandpaper Skin | A shark’s skin feels rough like sandpaper and helps it glide smoothly through the water. |
| ⏳ They Are Very Old | Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years, even before the dinosaurs appeared. |
| 👶 Baby Sharks Are Called Pups | A baby shark is called a pup, and it can swim and hunt all on its own right away. |
| 🌍 They Live in Every Ocean | Sharks can be found swimming in oceans all around the world, from warm seas to icy waters. |
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