Tag: Shark

While there is no evidence of colossal squidcolossal squidThe colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) is part of the family Cranchiidae. It is sometimes called the Antarctic squid or giant cranch squid and is believed to be the largest squid species in terms of mass.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Colossal_squid Who would win squid vs shark? The squid […]

E. Randall, the largest white shark reliably measured was a 5.94 m (19.5 ft) individual reported from Ledge Point, Western Australia in 1987. What was the biggest great white shark ever recorded? What is the Biggest Great White Shark Ever Recorded? The biggest great white shark ever recorded is a female shark affectionately named Deep […]

Their urine is actually absorbed by their flesh, where the urea is used to keep their scale-like dermal denticles nice and moist. The rest is simply expelled back into the water through their ‘skin’. When sharks die, the remaining urine breaks down, making the meat smell and taste like ammonia. What sharks do not urinate […]

The lost shark (Carcharhinus obsolerus), previously known as the false smalltail shark, is a possibly extinct species of requiem shark (family Carcharhinidae). Lost shark Conservation status Species: C. obsolerus Binomial name Carcharhinus obsolerus White, Kyne, & Harris, 2019 How did megalodon get extinct? Global water temperature dropped; that reduced the area where megalodon, a warm-water […]

Terry Goss, via Wikimedia Commons. According to Australian scientists, a tagged 3-meter-long (9 foot) great white shark was killed and eaten by an even bigger predator, most likely a “colossal cannibal great white shark” Gizmodo reports. What could eat a 3m great white? “Maybe even less at great depth in cold water.” That’s cooler than […]

That’s 30 times its own bodyweight. The Daily Mail said that it’s a feat that’s unmatched in the natural world. Though other animals might have a more deadly bite, the piranha is still the champion when controlling for body size. The fish’s bite is three to four times mightier than that of a Great White […]

The fact that white sharks flourish with poison in their veins is one of the “tricks” the species has used to survive millions of years, OCEARCH says. “White sharks are incredibly tolerant to what would essentially be poison to other species,” said the report. Are sharks immune to stingrays? 5. Great hammerhead sharks have been […]

It begs the question: why haven’t sharks evolved? Sharks have evolved, it just doesn’t really seem like it. Sharks have no known predators so they dominate their ocean landscape. As long as their dominion remains the same, they have no reason to adapt in a large way. Are sharks still evolving? Sharks have roamed the […]

Sharks have roamed the world’s oceans for hundreds of millions of years. In that time, many species have barely changed. But some strange sharks are still evolving—and have even learned to walk. Did sharks stop evolving? THE CENOZOIC ERA (65 million years ago – present day) Hammerheads were the last of the modern shark families […]

Young great white sharks eat fish (including other sharks) and rays. As they grow, the sharks’ favorite prey becomes sea mammals, especially sea lions and seals. Do white sharks eat each other? Professor Mark Meekan, from the Australian Institute for Marine Science, reveals that all sharks are cannibals – even fearsome great whites. He said: […]

They may eat plankton, shellfish, sea turtles, fishes, seals, porpoises, squid, or whales. Sharks circle their prey and frequently approach from below. When excited by the smell of blood, sharks may have a “feeding frenzy.” This means that they attack any object within reach and feed rapidly. What do sharks do eat? Sharks are opportunistic […]

Megalodon (aka the megatooth shark aka Carcharadon megalodon), was a monster that may have grown to 16 metres in length and had a maximum weight of anywhere from 50 to 100 tonnes. And according to Wroe’s research, it had the most powerful bite of any animal. What is the strongest shark ever lived? As one […]

ISAF confirmed 73 unprovoked shark bites on humans and 39 provoked bites. “Unprovoked bites” are defined as incidents in which a bite on a live human occurs in the shark’s natural habitat with no human provocation of the shark. U.S. leads world in number of unprovoked bites. Country Total Fatal Worldwide 73 9 How many […]

Lion Sharks are fearsome aquatic creatures renowned for the difficult involved in catching them. To catch a large lion shark is the mark of an experienced fisherman. Would a shark or lion win? If this type of fight were possible, the place where the fight would take place would pretty much be the only factor […]

Orcas. It’s pretty much common wisdom that the top predatortop predatorAn apex predator, also known as a top predator, is a predator at the top of a food chain, without natural predators.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Apex_predator What animal scares a shark? Apex Prey. There are one species of dolphins in particular that scare sharks the […]

Whale against Shark Who would win in a fight to the death? Although the great white shark has a fearsome reputation, in a straight fight it is outclassed by the orca. Not only are orcas much bigger, they are also smarter. Can a shark defeat a whale? Do Sharks Eat Whales? The short answer to […]

Salmon sharks maintain a 70-degree body temperature through high metabolic rates and internal heat exchanges. This study, by researchers at Stanford University, shows that salmon sharks also have an enhanced set of proteins that help their hearts contract at cold temperatures. How cold is too cold for sharks? Some sharks can survive temperatures as low […]

According to experts, a shark’s tongue is designed to provide protection, and it protects the ventral aorta, an important part of a shark’s anatomy. The ventral aorta is protected against large pieces of food since it is so near to the shark’s mouth. Can sharks bite their tongue? With sharp and piercing teeth, it’s common […]

Do sharks have tongues? Sharks have a tongue referred to as a basihyal. The basihyal is a small, thick piece of cartilage located on the floor of the mouth of sharks and other fishes. It appears to be useless for most sharks with the exception of the cookiecutter shark. What sharks have tongues? Sharks have […]

Shark tongues are constructed of cartilage, unlike human or other animal tongues, so muscle mobility is restricted. As a result, sharks cannot stretch the cartilage and push it out of their mouth. Ordinary sharks, unlike other animals, also do not require their tongues to grab their prey—at least not all of them. Can sharks bite […]