Sharks

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What group of fish do sharks belong to?

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Sharks belong to a group of fish called Chondrichthyes.

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What are the black pores on sharks used for?

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The black pores are used for electroreception.

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True or False: More people have been killed by lightning strikes than shark attacks.

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True.

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What are the skeletons of sharks and rays made of?

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The skeletons of sharks and rays are made of cartilage.

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How many species of sharks are there in the world?

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There are approximately 400 species of sharks.

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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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What adaptation helps sharks to detect prey in the dark?

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Sharks have a keen sense of smell and can detect blood in the water from miles away.

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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 sense electromagnetic fields.

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True or False: Sharks can only swim forward.

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False. Sharks can swim backward and even hover in place.

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What is the largest species of shark?

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The largest species of shark is the whale shark.