Sharks: Fact or Fiction

Sharks were around for more than 300 million years, even before dinosaurs.

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There are around 500 different types of sharks.

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Sharks have over 300 bones in their bodies.

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Sharks can change their body temperature to help suit their environment.

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A shark's body is heavier than the sea so if it stops moving, it will sink.

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A shark may lose about 30,000 teeth during their lifetime. When one is lost, a new one replaces it.

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It is easy for other animals to sneak up on sharks because they are known for having bad hearing.

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All sharks lay over 100 eggs.

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Sharks need at least 5 large meals a day because they must swim so much.

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Sharks are at the top of the food chain so nothing can kill them.

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