The life cycle of a shark is (very broadly speaking) between 20 and 30 years. The first stage of the life cycle of a shark is fertilization, the second stage incubation and gestation, birth is the third stage and is followed by the growing period and adulthood. Stage 1: Fertilization The first stage in a …
Euprotomicrus bispinatus also known as Pygmy shark belongs to the family Dalatiidae, class Chondrichthyes, and are the only member of the genus Euprotomicrus. The Pygmy sharks are the second smallest species of sharks in the world. According to IUCN, the species are least concerned, and very little about them is known to science. To learn …
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Sharks, because of their existence for millions of years, show huge signs of evolution that helped them survive for so long. Even today, sharks are one of the mightiest and strongest animals. They have gone through many changes throughout these years to be at the top of the food chain today. It’s understandable that they …
Sharks are, in particular, considered to be species of the open waters inhabiting the world’s oceans, but little has been known that many of the sharks are placed in aquariums and prove to be good pets. However, their requirements are much different than what we usually prepare for the fish. Red tail shark, in this …
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A group of sharks known as Mackerel sharks belongs to the order Lamniformes. There are almost 22 species of sharks included in this order. Some of the well-known and notorious species of sharks are included in this diverse group which possesses many remarkable features. To study more about them, scroll down to read the article …
The real weapon that sharks have is their mouth. Like sensory organs and fins, the mouth of sharks had undergone effective evolutionary adaptations which made them the apex predator of the aquatic and marine ecosystems. Well, the two most important features which make the mouth of sharks the most effective part of their body are …
Sharks have, for many decades, been considered to be rather unintelligent; built and designed solely for hunting. Over recent years, though, scientists have begun to invest more interest in the lives and behaviour of these fearsome fish. As a result, it has been noted that, not only do sharks display a measure of intelligence, but …
Cow Sharks are a group of sharks also known as Hexanchiformes, which live in the deepest and coldest waters of the world’s oceans. As such, they are particularly difficult to track and research, so little is known about this specific group. The Frilled Shark was included within this group, but has now been moved as …
The shark dorsal fin is the triangular part on the back of a shark. It has a similar characteristic to most marine and freshwater vertebrates of the animal kingdom. The bony cartilage that supports the base of the dorsal fin in fish are called pterygiophores. Read on to find out more about a sharks dorsal …
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Does a shark tongue exist? Last week I went to the aquarium in search of my favourite animal, the shark. I was curious to know a lot about these incredible creatures, and this question came into my head. Do sharks have a tongue? I did some research and asked some shark experts, and what I …