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  • Are Sharks Attracted to Blood? Get the Facts!

    Are Sharks Attracted to Blood? Get the Facts!

    Sharks rarely mistake people for food, but there are circumstances where they have been known to attack humans, sometimes even if the person is bleeding or in the water near something. That’s because sharks can sense minimal amounts of substances that indicate potential prey, including uric acid and lactic acid, which are found in human blood. […]

  • Are Sharks Afraid of Dolphins? The Answer will Surprise you.

    Are Sharks Afraid of Dolphins? The Answer will Surprise you.

    Sharks are not afraid of dolphins, but the reverse might be true. Dolphins are one of the few animals in the sea that can hurt a shark enough so that it will bleed to death or get an infection and die. The orca or killer whale is one of the few animals in the sea […]

  • 18 Shark Teeth Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

    18 Shark Teeth Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

    When most people think of sharks, they think of ferocious creatures with razor-sharp teeth. While it’s true that some sharks can be quite dangerous, many people don’t realize that these animals are also fascinating and unique. Here are 18 facts about shark teeth you probably didn’t know. Enjoy! 1) Shark teeth are not actually teeth. […]

  • What kind of sharks has no teeth? Here’s the List!

    What kind of sharks has no teeth? Here’s the List!

    All Sharks Have Teeth. This is a common misconception as some sharks do not have teeth. Sharks are often mistaken as toothed creatures only, but this is not true as some sharks, such as the whale shark and basking shark, swallow food whole and do not need teeth at all. However, most of these “teeth […]

  • Do Sharks get Tired of swimming?

    Do Sharks get Tired of swimming?

    This is one of the most often asked questions by beachgoers. They may have seen sharks in an aquarium or at SeaWorld, but their memories are mainly based on what they’ve read in popular publications, which aren’t always scientifically accurate. When people think about it logically, they know that swimming is much more than a […]

  • How Many Teeth Do Sharks Have? (With Table)

    How Many Teeth Do Sharks Have? (With Table)

    Sharks are some of the most feared creatures in the ocean, and for a good reason! These apex predators have razor-sharp teeth that can easily take down prey. But how many teeth do sharks actually have? What kind of shark has the most teeth? Do they all have them in their mouths, or do some […]

  • When do sharks come close to the shore?

    When do sharks come close to the shore?

    Sharks are some of the most fascinating creatures in existence, and people have many questions about them. One question that many people ask is, “when do sharks come close to shore?” There’s actually no time where they will go right up to the sand or rocks near the water. But they can be near it […]

  • What colors attract Sharks: Are red swimsuits Safe?

    What colors attract Sharks: Are red swimsuits Safe?

    Every color under the sun, most shades of blue and green, are safe to use in waters where you don’t want sharks, but bright colors of reds and oranges will attract them. This is because of how the texture and pigments in reds, yellows, and oranges reflect light. Red colors are often made up of […]

  • Why can’t Sharks swim backward?

    Why can’t Sharks swim backward?

    Sharks are a type of animal that can live in either fresh or saltwater. Sharks’ bodies are covered with tough scales and have teeth perfect for capturing fast-moving prey like fish, squid, and shellfish. There are several reasons why sharks cannot swim backward. One is the shape of their fins which prevents them from stirring […]

  • How many Bones do Sharks have?

    How many Bones do Sharks have?

    This is a question that has puzzled both marine biologists and the general public for many years. This confusion is because sharks are some of the most ancient (and portrayed as the scary) fish in our oceans; they do not have bones like we expect them to have but instead make up their skeletons with […]