Introduction to Shark
1. Sharks are aggressive and attractive species on ocean. Till date 430 types of sharks have been identified by humans. Sharks mostly are deadly predators. As per sources around 100 people have been killed every year by Shark attack. On contrary nearly 100 million sharks are killed by humans every year for their personal purpose.
2. Sharks mostly prefer to live deep in.the ocean. A large sized shark of one tonn weight can even come and attack at the sea shore for their prey. Deadly attack..!!
We have categorized Types, Diets, Attacks, Habitats and other interesting facts about them.
Lets have a look at the facts below, hope you will enjoy it.
Important Facts about Shark
3. A Well grown Whale sharks have 3000 teeth. In which a large tooth may weight about 1/2 Kg and size is around 7 inches.
4. Shockingly, every year 100 million sharks are killed by humans. Think who is dangerous ..!!
Sharks do not blink though they have eyelids. Their eyes gets cleaned by water.
5. When the shark stops to Swim, it will die. Shark needs oxygen from water, when they stop swimming the oxygen level goes down. As Sharks cannot swim backward they end up drowning.
6. The Largest Shark is estimated to be 22 tonnes. Shark’s tail holds 35% of the body mass. The total weight of a full grown Shark estimated to be 350 kg.
7. A shark bite can make 4000 PSI which is of equal power of Nile crocodile.
8. Goblin Shark lives 3000 feet in deep. Whale shark is the biggest shark of its kind with the length of about 18 meters length.
Facts about Shark Types
9. Humans have estimated that there are around 400 types of sharks exists out of which, Whale shark is considered as the biggest among others.
10. Sharks live in different areas based on their nature. Some important types are Great White Shark, Saw Shark, Sand Shark, Thresher Shark, Cow Shark, Basking Shark, Angel Shark, Blue Shark, Bull Shark, Mako Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Cookiecutter Shark, Goblin Shark.
11. Great White Shark are considered as one of the largest of its kind and average weight is about 3 tonnes. Mako Shark is considered as the fastest of its kinds with speed of 60 km/h.
12. Bull sharks are very dangerous and very aggressive out of all other types
Hammerhead Shark is named as such due to its head which looks like a hammer. It will grow up-to 25 feet impressively.
13. Cookiecutter Shark is the smallest shark of its kind. A well grown shark size is sized about 50 cm.
Shark Diets :
14. Shark have their own diet. When they are hungry they hunt for small shark fishes. A well grown shark usually eats 100 kgs of food per day.
15. Sharks mostly prefer to eat smaller fishes, Sea Lions, and seal. To highlight their favourite is seal. To catch them sharks take deadly action by reaching sea shore.
Other Interesting Facts about Shark :
16. Natural predator of Shark is their largest own kind, Whale Fish (Known as Orcas) and off-course humans.
17. Shark are aggressive but they wont attack humans, they do so when confused.
18. A shark bite can make human body into two pieces.
19. The great White shark is the only shark which can lift their head over sea.
Sharking Facts about Shark :
20. Shark is one of the Largest sea mammals on earth. Scientists recorded that largest shark ever known named as Megalodon can grow up-to 60 feet. Unfortunately, Megalodon sharks no longer exist.
Quick Facts about Shark :
| Header | Information |
|---|---|
| Identified | 400 Million Years Ago |
| Scientific name | Selachimorpha |
| Lifespan | 20 to 30 Years |
| Length | Up to 21 meters |
| Speed | 60 km/h |
| Weight | 15 tonnes |
| Types | 400 Types of Species |
| Bite Force | 400 PSI |
| Habitat Areas | All over the World, Adapt for all Ranges |
| Smallest Shark | Cookiecutter Shark |
| Biggest Shark | Whale shark |
