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Bookmark or Share- Sharks | Smithsonian OceanWith over 500 species of sharks, there are many different shark sizes and shapes. The largest shark (and also largest fish) is the gentle whale shark ( Rhincodon typus ), which can reach lengths of 39 feet (12 meters). The smallest is the dwarf lantern shark ( Etmopterus perryi) clocking in at only 8 inches long.
- Shark | Species | WWF - World Wildlife FundFacts. Weight. up to 11 tons. Length. 8 in.-40 ft. Habitats. Oceans. 1,000. There are over 1,000 species of sharks and rays. With fossil records dating back 400 million years, sharks have outlived the dinosaurs and many other forms of life currently on earth.
- Shark Species — Shark Research InstituteWith an estimated 126 different species, this order of sharks is found in nearly every marine habitat. These sharks have long snouts with a short mouth, five (5) gill slits, two (2) dorsal fins and lack an anal fin. Some deepwater Squaliformes are bioluminescent. Bramble shark. Cookiecutter shark.
- Sharks 101 | National Geographic - YouTube22.9M subscribers. Subscribed. 42K. 8.2M views 4 years ago #NationalGeographic #Sharks #Educational. Sharks can rouse fear and awe like no other creature in the sea. Find out about the world's...
- Shark Facts: Attack Stats, Record Swims, MoreA round-up of facts about one of the most iconic fishes. By Brian Handwerk. June 13, 2005. • 7 min read. The United States averages just 16 shark attacks each year and slightly less than one...
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