Sharks can rouse fear and awe like no other creature in the sea. Find out about the world's biggest and fastest sharks, how sharks reproduce, and how some species are at risk of extinction....

Some sharks reach gigantic sizes, such as the famous megalodon and, like this one, there are others that make up the Top 10 of the largest sharks that inhabit the oceans today. ...more.

The shark, being at the centre of many myths and legends is one of the most misunderstood animals of this planet. The lord of the ocean - beautiful, gigantic...

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Sharks are a group of elasmobranch cartilaginous fish characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. Modern sharks are classified within the division Selachii[1] (or Selachimorpha) [2] and are the sister group to the Batoidea (rays and skates).

2018年7月17日 · Celebrate Shark Week by learning something new about sharks! 1. Sharks do not have bones. Sharks use their gills to filter oxygen from the water. They are a special type of fish known as "elasmobranchs", which translates into fish made of cartilaginous tissues— the clear gristly stuff that your ears and nose tip are made of.

We’ve scoured the scientific literature for the biggest numbers relating to shark vitals, to bring you what we think are the top ten biggest sharks in the oceans today. Weighing a live animal isn’t going to be a valuable pursuit for anyone on a marine biology budget.

Sharks: are they frightening or fascinating? During this introduction, we'll look at the world's great diversity of sharks, learn about different sharks we exhibit at the Aquarium and hear about current shark research. By the end, you'll be able to share a shark's "real story" with everyone at home.

2021年2月22日 · For all shark lovers out there, here's our compilation of some of the most awe-inspiring real shark photos captured by talented photographers.

2025年3月7日 · The unequivocal answer to the question, “What is the biggest real shark in the world?” is the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). This gentle giant, despite its enormous size, is a filter feeder, consuming plankton and small fish.