📌 Did you know?

👉 Ancient Predators: Sharks have been around for a remarkably long time, with fossil evidence suggesting that they first appeared over 400 million years ago. These marine predators have survived multiple mass extinction events, showcasing their resilience and adaptability over evolutionary time.

👉 Constantly Moving: Most sharks need to keep moving to breathe. Unlike bony fish that extract oxygen from water through gills, sharks rely on a method called “ram ventilation.” They swim with their mouths open to allow water to flow over their gills, extracting oxygen and facilitating respiration.

👉 Electroreception Superpowers: Sharks possess a remarkable sensory ability known as electroreception. They can detect electrical fields produced by living organisms, including prey, using specialized organs called ampullae of Lorenzini. This adaptation helps sharks locate prey, even in low visibility conditions.

👉 Diverse Diet: Sharks exhibit a wide range of dietary preferences, from the filter-feeding whale shark, which consumes plankton, to the formidable great white shark, known for hunting seals and larger fish. The diversity in their feeding habits reflects the adaptability of sharks to various marine ecosystems.

👉 Tooth Regeneration: Sharks are known for their multiple rows of teeth, and what’s fascinating is their ability to continuously regenerate teeth throughout their lives. If a tooth is lost during hunting or feeding, a new one can quickly replace it. Some species may produce tens of thousands of teeth in their lifetime.