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Do sharks sleep? Do sharks sleep

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Some species of sharks do need to swim constantly. Sharks do not sleep like humans do. They have active and restful periods.

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Description: While some species of sharks do need to swim constantly, this is not true for all sharks. Some sharks such as the nurse shark have spiracles that force water across their gills allowing for stationary rest. Sharks do not sleep like humans do, but instead

Nov 14, 04:15pm

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Sharks do not sleep like humans do, but instead have active and restful periods. ChaCha!

Jul 17 2009, 04:39pm | Source: Shark Questions | www.flmnh.ufl.edu

Some sharks such as the nurse shark have spiracles that force water across their gills allowing for stationary rest. Sharks MORE?

Jul 16 2009, 06:38pm | Source: Shark Questions | www.flmnh.ufl.edu

Sharks do not sleep like humans do, but instead have active and restful periods. Thanks for using ChaCha. We're here for you 24/7!

Apr 21 2009, 08:17pm | Source: Shark Questions | www.flmnh.ufl.edu
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