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Tiger shark

Tiger shark gets its name from the characteristic prominent dark bars on its back and sides. The overall color is bluish-gray. Tiger sharks grow to about 15 feet (5 meters) long. They have strongly serrated (sawlike) teeth. They are among the most dangerous of sharks. More »

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Dogfish

Dogfish is a type of small shark that lives in the ocean. There are about 70 species of dogfish.... More >>

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Hammerhead shark

Hammerhead shark is any of nine species of meat-eating sharks that have a wide, flattened head.... More >>

Sawfish

Sawfish is the name of a family of fish with long snouts that look like saws. They belong to a... More >>

Skate

Skate is the name of a family of rays. It is related to the shark. The skate may grow from 1 to... More >>

Stingray

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Tiger shark

Tiger shark gets its name from the characteristic prominent dark bars on its back and sides. The... More >>

Whale shark

Whale shark is the largest living fish. It is known to reach a length of at least 40 feet (12... More >>

White shark

White shark, also called great white shark, is one of the most dangerous sharks to human beings.... More >>


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