About all Sharks
- Date: March 01, 1996
- Level: Junior High, 9th grade
- Grade: A+
- Length: 3 pages (770 words)
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ABOUT ALL SHAKES
BY. SHAUN LEVY
SHARK FAMILIES:
There are more then 350 know species of sharks today, which can all be placed under 8 scientific orders that contain 30 families. They are placed into these categories by their shared characteristics, this is called taxonomy. The more closeley related species are placed in another family in the order.
SQUAINIFORMES: The angel shark as they are commonly known are characterized by their RAY like flattened bodies. This order has one family which is called SQUATINDAE that contains about 13 species. The maximum size that can be attained by any one of these species is 4-6 feet in length.
PRISTIOPHORIFORMES: These shark are known as the saw shark. This order ...
... a Bizzare Goblin Shark. This sharks has a horn-like protrusion coming from it's head. The body forms of sharks can be related to their way of life. Some like the angel and wobbegong sharks the shape of these sharks of these sharks is perfectly adapted to their environment and their way of life. All sharks swim by snaking their way through the water while using their pectoral fins for lift and direction.
Shark attacks:
Most attacks take place within 100 feet of the shoreline. However, it's not impossible to be stuck on open sea. Sharks have been recorded following boats for many years. Sailors used to consider this a bad
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