How big do whale sharks get?
The average size of adult whale sharks is estimated at 31.82 ft and 20,000 lb. The largest verified specimen was caught on November 11, 1947, near Baba Island, in Karachi, Pakistan. It was 41.50 ft long, weighed more than 47,000 lb, and had a girth of 23 ft. ChaCha for the win!
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The shark's long, spiky teeth can chop up an octopus or squid...
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Sharks are fish that have been around since long before the d...
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What times are feeding times for sharks in the summer?
Most sharks hunt aggressively at night. During the day if the...
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Sharks don't have tongues like us; shark and fish "tongues" a...
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Why are lemon sharks called lemon sharks?
The lemon shark's back is deep yellow, which is the reason fo...
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What is the function of the gill slits on a shark?
Gill slits on sharks and rays help "funnel" water into the sh...
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The shark's long, spiky teeth can chop up an octopus or squid...
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How do sharks differ from other fish?
Most other fish have skeletons made of bone. A shark's skelet...
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The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, also known as ...
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Sharks are fish that have been around since long before the d...
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What times are feeding times for sharks in the summer?
Most sharks hunt aggressively at night. During the day if the...
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Why are lemon sharks called lemon sharks?
The lemon shark's back is deep yellow, which is the reason fo...
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What are the top 20 most dangerous sharks?
Most dangerous sharks by number of attacks: 1) Carcharodon ca...
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Are tiger sharks social animals?
Observations show that sand tiger sharks display a distinct s...
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What do hammer head sharks eat?
Hammerhead sharks eat a wide variety of food, including bony ...
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Sharks are fish that have been around since long before the d...
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No, sharks and all other fishes belonging to the class Chondr...
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Are there any sharks in Lake Springfield?
No, there are no sharks in Lake Springfield, Illinois but you...
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What energy efficiencies make sharks and rays a successful species?
Sharks are absolute masters of the low-energy lifestyle. They...
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Bull sharks are one of only two species of shark that can sur...
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Sharks are fish that have been around since long before the d...
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No, sharks and all other fishes belonging to the class Chondr...
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Sharks don't have tongues like us; shark and fish "tongues" a...
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Sharks can survive in captivity but many find it cruel. Join ...
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Bull sharks are one of only two species of shark that can sur...
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Why are bulk sharks thought to be more aggressive than great whites?
Bull sharks hunts in shallow waters and are known for their a...
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Are there bull sharks in Red River?
Bull Sharks can live in both freshwater and saltwater. They a...
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Most sharks are meat eaters and so they feed on other fish an...
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Of the existing 368 species of sharks, only 20 are dangerous ...
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Where are great white sharks native to?
The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, also known as ...
About Sharks
Sharks have fascinated and terrified man for thousands of years. Although 'shark attack' is one of the ways media companies get attention, only 10-15 people are killed by sharks each year, while humans kill over 100 million sharks annually. Many shark populations are threatened with extinction.
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