The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a rare‚ poorly understood species of deep-sea shark. Another name for this species is elfin shark.[1] Sometimes called a "living fossil‚" it is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae‚ a lineage some 125 million years old. This species looks unlike any other shark‚ with a long flattened snout‚ highly protrusible jaws containing prominent nail-like teeth‚ and pink coloration. It is usually between three and four meters (10–13 ft) long when
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welcome to our speech on the dangers of Shark Cage Diving. This is our second time public speaking‚ so bare with us. My name is Emily and I find that this is an extremely interesting subject. I find this an interest subject since many people tend to underestimate the experience‚ people will see it as though‚ humans are the only ones getting hurt‚ but really‚ sharks are injured and killed due to this sport. The amounts of sharks which die has risen since Shark Cage Diving was introduced. Yes‚ this would
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3. A. Are sharks members of the group Chordata? B. Why? 4. Describe the distinguishing characteristics of Chondrichthyes. a. Skeleton: b. Scales: c. Ear: d. Organ used for fertilization: e. Fertilization type: f. Organ used for buoyancy: 5. What animals belong to the group Chondrichthyes? 6. What does gnathostome mean? Sharks 7. A. What does it mean to say that sharks have fusiform
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Mike Shot Sharks And Saved Them “We provoke a shark every time we enter the water where sharks happen to be‚ for we forget: The ocean is not our territory - it’s theirs.” - Peter Benchley (Author‚ best known for his novel ’Jaws’) It is interesting that Benchley should say that because it is perhaps “Jaws” (1975)‚ more than any other work of art‚ that is responsible for the unreasonable and unjustified fear that humans have of sharks. The premise of his story though is based upon a true incident
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Bull Shark: Osmoregulator Predator Scott Marshall English Composition: EN-101-15 Professor Craig Cushing April 19‚ 2010 Outline Thesis Sentence: Carcharhinus leucas also known as Bull Shark are unlike other sharks as they can tolerate fresh water and can travel far upstream in rivers. I. Introduction A. Definition of Carcharhinus leucas‚ its class‚ subclass and physiology B. Eytmology. II. Common Names III. Habitat IV. Eating habits V. Adaptability; osmoregulation
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there are a lot of types of sharks in different shapes and sizes. But maybe you are wondering what they have in common or similar features of sharks. well‚ am going to tell you about the common features and characteristics of sharks. First I and going to tell about their appearance‚ or how they look. All sharks are made up of cartilage. A tough rubbery type of skin. Their skin being made of cartilage makes it easy for them to turn and menuver there boodies. Also if they get bitten it is easier for
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Contrary to popular belief‚ sharks do not commonly attack humans‚ but humans commonly attack sharks. People all around the world remove shark fins and leave the shark to die. This not only damages shark populations‚ but it also damages the economy and deprives many of much needed food. There are laws in place to regulate shark finning‚ but unfortunately‚ not everyone abides by the law. Some may argue that killing “vicious” animals is not something to be thought about twice‚ but shark finning is an inhumane
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dreams of diving with a whale shark (Rhiniodon Typus)‚ the biggest fish in the sea! Like many divers‚ I traveled the globe for years searching for them but to no avail. I always seemed to hear the same old thing – “you should have been here last week.” In my mind‚ whale sharks were the “unicorns of the sea.” This all changed this past summer with a trip to Isla Mujeres‚ Mexico – a place recognized as having the world’s largest aggregation of whale sharks. Whale Sharks of Isla Mujeres Story & Photos
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Mako Shark Mako Sharks are VERY huge! Have you ever seen one in your life? I know I haven’t seen s Mako shark I would be scared to see a Mako Shark. I know that female sharks are longer than male sharks. The females can have up to 8 to 10 pups‚ Sometimes I wonder is that the one reason why they are longer than the male sharks nope it’s not the other reason is that‚ The female’s fin is more curved than the males fin and that how the mom of the pups know if its a boy or a girl Mako Shark. This
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Tiger Sharks Rosalani and Romina Mr. Wiscott Modern Hawaiian History May 17‚ 2002 The tiger shark‚ Galeocerdo cuvier‚ is a large (up to 18ft) predator found in tropical and subtropical waters world wide. Tiger sharks are one of the three main shark species known to attack humans‚ and are responsible for most shark attacks in Hawaii. Less than one shark attack occurs per year on average in Hawaii (compared to an annual average of 40 thousand drowning) and mosts attacks are non-fatal
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