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What is the primary material that makes up a shark's skeleton?

Cartilage

Which species of shark is known to be the largest in the world?

Whale shark

How many gill slits do sharks typically have?

Five to seven

What term is used to refer to a group of sharks?

<p>Shoal, school, or shiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do most species of sharks primarily eat?

<p>Fish and other sharks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can sharks be found globally?

<p>In every ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a baby shark called?

<p>Pup</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far can a shark smell blood in the water?

<p>400 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant threat do humans pose to sharks?

<p>Illegal hunting for meat and fins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ability allows great white sharks to be formidable predators when hunting?

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Shark species

Sharks come in over 500 different types, with examples like great white, grey reef, hammerhead, and more.

Shark habitat

Most sharks live in saltwater oceans worldwide, but some, like bull sharks, can also live in freshwater.

Shark feeding

Sharks eat a variety of things, from fish and other sharks to larger prey like dolphins and whales, depending on the species and size.

Shark teeth

Sharks have multiple rows of teeth, growing on the inside of their jaws that move forward as needed.

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Shark senses

Sharks have excellent senses of smell (detecting blood from far away) and hearing (detecting fish movement).

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Shark group name

A group of sharks is called a shoal, school, or shiver.

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Shark skeleton

Sharks have a skeleton made of cartilage, not bone.

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Smallest shark

The dwarf lantern shark is one of the smallest, typically around 17cm long.

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Largest fish

The whale shark is the largest fish, potentially reaching up to 14 meters in length.

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Shark pups

Baby sharks, called pups, are born able to care for themselves but face threats from mothers or siblings.

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Study Notes

Sharks

  • Over 500 different species exist, including great white, grey reef, hammerhead, tiger, blue, bull, and mako sharks.
  • Sharks have 5-7 gill slits on their heads.
  • Sharks live in all oceans, but some, like river and bull sharks, live in both fresh and salt water.
  • Common locations for shark attacks include Australia, South Africa, America, and Brazil.

Shark Groups

  • A group of sharks is called a shoal, school, or shiver.

Shark Anatomy

  • Sharks lack bones, they have a cartilaginous skeleton.
  • One of the smallest: the dwarf lantern shark (about 17cm long).
  • The largest fish: whale shark (up to 14 meters long).

Shark Diet

  • Most sharks are carnivores. Their diet varies based on species and location. Some eat fish, other sharks, dolphins, whales, mollusks, and other small sea creatures.
  • A shark's sense of smell is exceptional, detecting a single drop of blood from 400 meters away.
  • Sharks can hear fish moving from up to 500 meters away.
  • Baby sharks, called pups, are born able to fend for themselves.
  • Some mothers eat their own pups. Siblings may also attack each other.
  • Great white sharks can swim up to 18 mph.

Shark Conservation

  • About 12 shark species have been involved in human attacks.
  • Humans are a threat to sharks through illegal hunting for their meat.
  • This has led to some shark species becoming endangered.
  • Sharks need to constantly swim to keep water flowing over their gills, which is essential for survival.

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