Fin Facts: Four things shark specialists wish you knew
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The easiest way to spark someone’s interest is to give them a little taste of some of the coolest information on a subject. So now, we’re trying to do just that with sharks! Aquarists from Georgia Aquarium (and one meteorologist) share their favorite fun facts – or fin facts, if you will – about these toothy predators.
Breakdown
- Each shark species has unique dermal denticles, which are their scales.
- Some sharks are very picky eaters and may reject certain fish.
- The epaulette shark can walk on land using its modified fins.
- Sharks can sense pressure changes and detect weather shifts.