Shark Week

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What is Shark Week?

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Shark Week is an annual, week-long programming block on the Discovery Channel that features documentaries and shows about sharks.

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How long have sharks existed?

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Sharks have existed for approximately 350 million years.

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What is the largest species of shark?

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The largest species of shark is the Whale Shark.

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What unique ability does the bull shark have?

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The bull shark can survive in both saltwater and freshwater.

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What organ helps sharks to float?

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The liver helps sharks to float due to its oil content.

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Do sharks have bones?

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No, sharks have a skeleton made of cartilage, which is lighter than bone.

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What is the primary diet of most sharks?

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Most sharks are carnivorous and primarily eat fish and marine mammals.

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How do sharks sense their environment?

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Sharks have a keen sense of smell and can detect vibrations in the water.

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What is the role of the ampullae of Lorenzini in sharks?

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The ampullae of Lorenzini are specialized organs that allow sharks to detect electric fields in the water.

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What is the difference between a shark and a ray?

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Sharks are typically more streamlined and have a different body structure compared to rays, which are flattened and have wing-like pectoral fins.