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Sharks
Description
Description
The Zebra Shark (Stegostoma Fasciatum) is a species of shark that is distinguished by the 5 ridges that stretch along their body and black spots on their skin. They are sometimes visually confused for the leopard sharks. This species of sharks generally lives in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
Zebra Sharks are nocturnal and spend most of the day resting on the sea floor. Their diet is made up of mollusks, crustaceans, fishes, and sea snakes. They are solitary for most of the year. Zebra Sharks are considered endangered and highly vulnerable to extinction as they are hunted for their skin and liver oil.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Zebra Sharks have a total length between 6.5’-11.5’ (2-3.5 m) and an overall weight in the range of 45-65 lb (20-30 kg). The typical lifespan of the Zebra Shark is between 20-30 years.
Description
Description
The Zebra Shark (Stegostoma Fasciatum) is a species of shark that is distinguished by the 5 ridges that stretch along their body and black spots on their skin. They are sometimes visually confused for the leopard sharks. This species of sharks generally lives in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs.
Zebra Sharks are nocturnal and spend most of the day resting on the sea floor. Their diet is made up of mollusks, crustaceans, fishes, and sea snakes. They are solitary for most of the year. Zebra Sharks are considered endangered and highly vulnerable to extinction as they are hunted for their skin and liver oil.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Zebra Sharks have a total length between 6.5’-11.5’ (2-3.5 m) and an overall weight in the range of 45-65 lb (20-30 kg). The typical lifespan of the Zebra Shark is between 20-30 years.
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Common Questions
Common Questions
How many bones do sharks have?
Sharks do not have any bones in their bodies, as their skeleton system is made up of cartilage and connective tissue. This classifies them as Chondrichthyes fish. Cartilage is flexible and has about half of the normal density found in bones.
What do sharks eat?
The diet of a shark varies from shark to shark depending on the species, habitat, and available prey. There are over 400 species of sharks. Most sharks are carnivorous and predators, while some are planktivorous. Sharks aren’t picky and are able to adjust their diet to what is available in order to survive.
How do sharks sleep?
It is not known if sharks are able to sleep, but they do seem to have periods of rest. Sharks need to keep water moving over their gills to receive oxygen. Some sharks need to keep moving all the times to keep water over their gills, while others have spiracles, an opening behind each eye, that allows them to breath while they are still.
How many bones do sharks have?
Sharks do not have any bones in their bodies, as their skeleton system is made up of cartilage and connective tissue. This classifies them as Chondrichthyes fish. Cartilage is flexible and has about half of the normal density found in bones.
What do sharks eat?
The diet of a shark varies from shark to shark depending on the species, habitat, and available prey. There are over 400 species of sharks. Most sharks are carnivorous and predators, while some are planktivorous. Sharks aren’t picky and are able to adjust their diet to what is available in order to survive.
How do sharks sleep?
It is not known if sharks are able to sleep, but they do seem to have periods of rest. Sharks need to keep water moving over their gills to receive oxygen. Some sharks need to keep moving all the times to keep water over their gills, while others have spiracles, an opening behind each eye, that allows them to breath while they are still.
How are cartilaginous fish different from bony fish?
Cartilaginous fish are different from bony fish through their skeletons that are made of mostly cartilage as opposed to bony fish which have skeletons composed mostly of bone. Both cartilaginous and bony fish fall under different types of taxonomic groups. Cartilaginous fish are part of the Chondrichthyes while bony fish are of the Osteichthyes class.
How do cartilaginous fish maintain buoyancy?
Cartilaginous fish maintain their buoyancy through their liver which is filled with oil. The oil within their liver helps cartilaginous fish lighten their body to keep it from sinking downwards into the body of water, while also helping the fish save energy to keep moving and direct themselves.
Do cartilaginous fish have jaws?
Cartilaginous fish have movable jaws that are equipped with fully developed teeth. The mouth of cartilaginous fish is typically located under their head. Cartilaginous fish only have one set of oral jaws that are made of cartilage. The jaws of cartilaginous fish are articulated and opposed vertically.
How are cartilaginous fish different from bony fish?
Cartilaginous fish are different from bony fish through their skeletons that are made of mostly cartilage as opposed to bony fish which have skeletons composed mostly of bone. Both cartilaginous and bony fish fall under different types of taxonomic groups. Cartilaginous fish are part of the Chondrichthyes while bony fish are of the Osteichthyes class.
How do cartilaginous fish maintain buoyancy?
Cartilaginous fish maintain their buoyancy through their liver which is filled with oil. The oil within their liver helps cartilaginous fish lighten their body to keep it from sinking downwards into the body of water, while also helping the fish save energy to keep moving and direct themselves.
Do cartilaginous fish have jaws?
Cartilaginous fish have movable jaws that are equipped with fully developed teeth. The mouth of cartilaginous fish is typically located under their head. Cartilaginous fish only have one set of oral jaws that are made of cartilage. The jaws of cartilaginous fish are articulated and opposed vertically.
What do fish eat?
The diet of fish is very diverse as the number of fish species is very large. Some fish are carnivores, while other species of fish are herbivores or omnivores. Fish generally eat small organisms, algae, and sometimes can even eat other fish. The food that fish eat depends on their species, size, and environment.
How long do fish live?
The lifespan of a fish usually depends on the species. A fish may live anywhere between a year to 200 years – it all depends on the species of fish. The lifespan of a fish typically depends on their size, species, and whether they live in the wild or captivity.
How do fish sleep?
Fish do not sleep in the same form and manner that land mammals sleep. Fish sleep by reducing their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to any potential danger. While sleeping some fish float in place, in a secure spot within the mud, or find a nest. During sleep, fish perform restorative functions.
What do fish eat?
The diet of fish is very diverse as the number of fish species is very large. Some fish are carnivores, while other species of fish are herbivores or omnivores. Fish generally eat small organisms, algae, and sometimes can even eat other fish. The food that fish eat depends on their species, size, and environment.
How long do fish live?
The lifespan of a fish usually depends on the species. A fish may live anywhere between a year to 200 years – it all depends on the species of fish. The lifespan of a fish typically depends on their size, species, and whether they live in the wild or captivity.
How do fish sleep?
Fish do not sleep in the same form and manner that land mammals sleep. Fish sleep by reducing their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to any potential danger. While sleeping some fish float in place, in a secure spot within the mud, or find a nest. During sleep, fish perform restorative functions.
Why do animals live in coral reefs?
Animals live in coral reefs because this habitat provides warm water as well as an abundant food supply. The physical form of coral reefs has a lot of nooks and crannies that help fish hide from potential predators. Many small tropical fish typically live within coral reefs.
Can animals harm coral reefs?
Yes, animals can harm coral reefs if the predator populations can become too high, and thus corals can become devastated. Coral reefs can also be harmed through overheating causing them to dry out and overheat or become physiologically stressed which can lead to bleaching or death.
Is coral an animal or a plant?
A coral is an animal because they do not make its own food as a plant does. Corals have small tentacle-like arms that they use to capture their food from the water. Corals go through a unique process called symbiosis which benefits both animals and plant life.
Why do animals live in coral reefs?
Animals live in coral reefs because this habitat provides warm water as well as an abundant food supply. The physical form of coral reefs has a lot of nooks and crannies that help fish hide from potential predators. Many small tropical fish typically live within coral reefs.
Can animals harm coral reefs?
Yes, animals can harm coral reefs if the predator populations can become too high, and thus corals can become devastated. Coral reefs can also be harmed through overheating causing them to dry out and overheat or become physiologically stressed which can lead to bleaching or death.
Is coral an animal or a plant?
A coral is an animal because they do not make its own food as a plant does. Corals have small tentacle-like arms that they use to capture their food from the water. Corals go through a unique process called symbiosis which benefits both animals and plant life.
What do marine animals need to survive?
Factors that marine animals need to survive include bioluminescence which is when animals make their own light and helps them communicate and scare predators. Constant light, pressure, temperature, and food are factors needed to remain stable and help marine animals evolve to survive. Marine animals that live within the deep sea can withstand the cold.
Why do we need to protect marine life?
Humans need to protect marine life because our actions and lifestyles have a direct impact on the ocean. We need to protect marine life and provide a safe and healthy environment that is not impacted by overfishing, climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species, and other forms of human exploitation.
What is the most common animal in the ocean?
The most common animal in the ocean is the bristlemouth which is a vertebrate, an animal with a backbone. The bristlemouth is a tiny fish that can glow in the dark and has fangs that resemble needles. Bristlemouths are part of the 1 million species of animals that live in the ocean.
What do marine animals need to survive?
Factors that marine animals need to survive include bioluminescence which is when animals make their own light and helps them communicate and scare predators. Constant light, pressure, temperature, and food are factors needed to remain stable and help marine animals evolve to survive. Marine animals that live within the deep sea can withstand the cold.
Why do we need to protect marine life?
Humans need to protect marine life because our actions and lifestyles have a direct impact on the ocean. We need to protect marine life and provide a safe and healthy environment that is not impacted by overfishing, climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species, and other forms of human exploitation.
What is the most common animal in the ocean?
The most common animal in the ocean is the bristlemouth which is a vertebrate, an animal with a backbone. The bristlemouth is a tiny fish that can glow in the dark and has fangs that resemble needles. Bristlemouths are part of the 1 million species of animals that live in the ocean.
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Scientific Name:
Stegostoma fasciatum
Lifespan:
20-30 years
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Sharks, belonging to the subclass Selachii, are a group of cartilaginous fish known for their streamlined bodies and formidable presence in the oceans. Evolving over 400 million years ago, they've adapted to a wide range of aquatic habitats, from shallow coastal waters to the deep sea.
Great White Shark
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11’-21’ | 3.35-6.4 m
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1500-2400 lb | 680-1090 kg
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30-70 years
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Great White Shark
640.000
1090.000
70.00
133000
Frilled Shark
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1.8”-3” | 4.5-7.5 cm
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4’-6.67’ | 1.22-2.03 m
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200-300 lb | 91-136 kg
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20-25 years
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Frilled Shark
7.500
203.000
136.000
25.00
121100
Whale Shark
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30’-62’ | 9.1-18.9 m
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41000-50000 (20.6-25 tons) | 18600-22675 kg
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70-130 years
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Whale Shark
1890.000
22675.000
130.00
110000
Goblin Shark
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5’-12.5’ | 1.5-3.8 m
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330-463 lb | 150-210 kg
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30-35 years
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Goblin Shark
380.000
210.000
35.00
82000
Tiger Shark
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10’-14’ | 3-4.3 m
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850-2000 lb | 385-907 kg
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15-30 years
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Tiger Shark
430.000
907.000
30.00
69000
Basking Shark
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22’-35’ | 6.7-10.7 m
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8800-13200 lb | 4000-6000 kg
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Up to 50 years
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Basking Shark
1070.000
6000.000
50.00
57000
Bull Shark
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7’-11.5” | 2.1-3.5 m
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400-700 lb | 181-318 kg
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12-25 years
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Bull Shark
350.000
318.000
25.00
56000
Greenland Shark
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12’-24’ | 3.7-7.3 m
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1950-2250 lb | 885-1020 kg
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300-500 years
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Greenland Shark
730.000
1020.000
500.00
55000
Nurse Shark
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7.5’-10’ | 2.3-3 m
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200-330 lb | 91-150 kg
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15-25 years
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Nurse Shark
300.000
150.000
25.00
35000
Thresher Shark
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10.5’-20’ | 3.2-6.1 m
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500-775 lb | 227-352 kg
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20-50 years
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Thresher Shark
610.000
352.000
50.00
30000
Megamouth Shark
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13’-18’ | 4-5.5 m
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2000-2700 lb | 907-1225 kg
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Unknown
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Megamouth Shark
550.000
1225.000
28000
Lemon Shark
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7.5’-11’ | 2.3-3.4 m
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190-400 lb | 86-181 kg
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25-35 years
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Lemon Shark
340.000
181.000
35.00
27000
Angel Shark
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34”-47” | 86-119 cm
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5.92’-7.83’ | 1.8-2.39 m
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70-180 lb | 32-82 kg
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25-35 years
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Angel Shark
119.000
239.000
82.000
35.00
21200
Blacktip Shark
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7.5”-11.4” | 19-29 cm
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4.92’-8’ | 1.5-2.44 m
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150-270 lb | 68-122 kg
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12-16 years
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Blacktip Shark
29.000
244.000
122.000
16.00
19200
Blue Shark
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8.5’-13’ | 2.6-4 m
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120-400 lb | 54-181 kg
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15-20 years
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Blue Shark
400.000
181.000
20.00
16000
Leopard Shark
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4’-7’ | 1.2-2.1 m
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35-45 lb | 16-20 kg
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20-30 years
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Leopard Shark
210.000
20.000
30.00
15000
Port Jackson Shark
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7.9”-10.25” | 20-26 cm
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54”-66” | 137-168 cm
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13-35 lb | 6-16 kg
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25-30 years
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Port Jackson Shark
26.000
168.000
16.000
30.00
14150
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
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15.75”-20.5” | 40-52 cm
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10’-13’ | 3.05-3.96 m
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200-370 lb | 91-168 kg
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25-36 years
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark
52.000
396.000
168.000
36.00
13250
Great Hammerhead
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21”-34.6” | 53-88 cm
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12’-20’ | 3.66-6.1 m
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510-1,000 lb | 231-454 kg
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20-30 years
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Great Hammerhead
88.000
610.000
454.000
30.00
13100
Sand Tiger Shark
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7’-10.5’ | 2.1-3.2 m
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200-400 lb | 91-182 kg
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10-15 years
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Sand Tiger Shark
320.000
182.000
15.00
12000
Spiny Dogfish
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3.1”-5.5” | 8-14 cm
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24”-42” | 61-107 cm
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8-22 lb | 3.6-10 kg
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30-40 years
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Spiny Dogfish
14.000
107.000
10.000
40.00
11200
Salmon Shark
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6.5’-10’ | 2-3 m
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485-1000 lb | 220-454 kg
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20-30 years
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Salmon Shark
300.000
454.000
30.00
11000
Horn Shark
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6.7”-9” | 17-23 cm
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36”-48” | 91-122 cm
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20-23 lb | 9-10.4 kg
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12-25 years
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Horn Shark
23.000
122.000
10.400
25.00
8200
Zebra Shark
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6.5’-11.5’ | 2-3.5 m
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45-65 lb | 20-30 kg
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20-30 years
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Zebra Shark
350.000
30.000
30.00
7100
Pacific Sleeper Shark
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19.3”-24” | 49-61 cm
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12’-14.5’ | 3.66-4.42 m
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700-1,960 lb | 318-889 kg
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40 years (minimum)
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Pacific Sleeper Shark
61.000
442.000
889.000
40.00
4550
Bramble Shark
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12.2”-25.2” | 31-64 cm
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5’-10’ | 1.52-3.05 m
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300-440 lb | 136-200 kg
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15-25 years
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Bramble Shark
64.000
305.000
200.000
25.00
1850
Sand Devil
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27.2”-33.1” | 69-84 cm
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47”-59” | 119-150 cm
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27-35 lb | 12-16 kg
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25-35 years
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Sand Devil
84.000
150.000
16.000
35.00
1190
Longnose Sawshark
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4.3”-5.1” | 11-13 cm
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54”-59” | 137-150 cm
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20-30 lb | 9-13.6 kg
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10-15 years
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Longnose Sawshark
13.000
150.000
13.600
15.00
380
Bahamas Sawshark
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2”-2.4” | 5-6 cm
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31”-34” | 79-86 cm
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10-19 lb | 4.5-9 kg
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9-15 years
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Bahamas Sawshark
6.000
86.000
9.000
15.00
150
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