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Goblin Shark
Goblin Shark stands out among all shark species for its unusual appearance which is characterized by a flattened snout that protrudes from the top of its head. This snout resembles the blade of a sword. These sharks have a huge range that includes much of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian...
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Megalodon Facts
The Megalodon Shark was the largest predator that has ever lived. It reached a length of up to 60-70 feet and an approximate maximum weight of 60 tons. The largest individual measured up to 58.7 feet in length.
It is a popular belief that Megalodon is closely related to the
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Caribbean Reef Shark
Caribbean Reef Shark is a member of the requiem shark species and is mostly found on the East coast of America and southwards. It is one of the largest apex predators in those areas. They are also known as the Reef Shark.
They are dark grey to grey-brown on the dorsal side and white to light...
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Oceanic Whitetip Shark Belongs to the group of Requiem Sharks. It is also known as the Sandbar Shark, Oceanic White-Tipped Whaler, Brown Shark, Nigano Shark, and Silvertip Shark. This shark species has been described as the most...
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Saw Shark
Saw Shark has got this name because of its saw-like snout. They live in temperate waters of the coastal areas, usually on depths below 130 feet. They are usually found off South Africa,
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Dusky Shark
Dusky Shark is a big Ocean predator which can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. Their wide range extends to the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. They are also known as bronze or black whalers.
The skin of these sharks is covered with diamond-shaped denticles...
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Lemon Shark
The Lemon Shark is the best known and most researched of all sharks. It belongs to the Requiem shark family. They got their name because of their unusual yellow-brown skin color. They live in subtropical waters along the coastlines, mostly in mangroves, coral reefs, and river mouths where they...
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Greenland Shark
The Greenland Shark is a large shark found in the Northern Atlantic. It is also known as the Grey Shark or Gurry Shark. It is the only true sub-Arctic shark. This species live in cold waters of the North Atlantic around Iceland, Greenland, and
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Megamouth Shark
The Megamouth Shark is an exotic species which was discovered in 1976. It was accidently caught in a deep-sea anchor. Its scientific name is Megachasma Pelagios. Since 1976, there have been less than 60 confirmed sightings. This
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Zebra Shark
The Zebra Shark is found in the warmer coastal waters and around tropical coral reefs. It is most commonly found in the Indian and South Pacific oceans. The scientific name of this
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Horn Shark
The Horn Shark belongs to the bullhead shark family. This species is commonly found in the warm coastal waters off of north-east Pacific Ocean. This species got its name because of its short blunt head which is almost horn-like in...
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Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark is a docile species that is also nicknamed the ‘couch potatoes of the ocean’. This species scours the sea floor looking for small fish, crabs, snails and even lobsters to suck up. They can be...
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Silky Shark
The Silky Shark is a large species which is found in open waters. It prefers tropical and warm temperate seas mainly at temperatures above 23°C. It gets its name from the smooth and silky texture of its skin. Its scientific name is Carcharhinus Falciformis. They are one of the larger sharks,...
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Blacktip Shark
The Blacktip Shark is considered one of the most beautiful sharks in the Ocean. They are found in warm coastal waters around the world. This species prefers shallow waters so it is seen often by divers. Occasionally, they can also be found in estuaries and brackish water.
Their scientific...
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Blue Shark
The Blue Shark is generally found in deep and cool waters as it is an epipelagic species. They have sleek, tapered body specifically made for agile, graceful movements through the water. They have a long conical snout combined with extremely long pectoral fins.
Their skin color ranges from...
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Whale Shark
Whale Shark is the largest fish on the entire planet. They can reach up to 46 feet in length and weigh up to 12 tons. Their scientific name is Rhincodon typus. They have very large mouths reaching widths of 1 to 1.5 meters. An adult individual can have up to 300 rows of teeth and include about...
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Basking Shark
The basking shark is the second largest shark in the world, after the Whale Shark. It belongs to the order Lamniformes, the family Cetorhinidae and the genus Cetorhinus. Average adults range between 20 and 26 feet in length and weigh...
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Sand Tiger Shark
The Sand Tiger Shark is also known as the Grey Nurse Shark and Ragged Tooth Shark. These large-bodied fishes have a deceivingly ferocious look. Contrary to popular belief, the sand tiger shark is not related to the tiger...
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Mako Shark
Mako Shark is the fastest shark species in the world. Their average speed is 60 miles per hour when hunting for prey. They belong to the Mackerel Shark family and are close relative of great white shark. They...
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Chihuahua Facts
Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog breed with an average weight ranging between 2 to 8 pounds and average height ranging between 6 to 9 inches. They belong to the toy group of dog breeds. These dogs got their name from...
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British Shorthair Cat
The British Shorthair is a cat species native to England. They are playful, affectionate, and extremely loyal. They can prove very good companions for human beings as they are easygoing and placid. These cats come in...
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Tuna Fish Facts
Tuna Fish is one of the most consumed species of fish in the world. It is a saltwater fish which is silver in color with large eyes and spiky fins and dark blue backs. Their rounded body tapers to a slender tail base. These fishes live in open ocean and can be found in the
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All About the German Shepherd
A German Shepherd is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. This dog breed is a fierce protector but friendly within a loving family. They are calm and are confident in nature. They have a proportioned and commanding look. They also have muscular...
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Pelicans
Pelican is one of the largest birds in the world. They can be found on every continent except for Antarctica. They prefer warmer areas so they live in temperate and tropical areas and...
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All about Fishing Cat
Fishing cat is a type of wild cat. This species is found throughout South East Asia. Its scientific name is Prionailurus viverrinus. These cats...
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