Sharks are not blind, even though many people thought they were, or that they had very poor eyesight. However, this is not the case at all. Sharks are color blind, but they can still see quite well. In this article, we will take a look at what colors sharks are least attracted to, if whale sharks are blind, what the …
Are Sharks Mammals?
Sharks are not mammals, they are actually fish. While they do give birth as mammals do, they don’t feed their young milk from mammary glands. This means they are not mammals, whales, however, are. This article discusses whether sharks lay eggs. If great white sharks are mammals, and which sharks give birth and if a shark is an amphibian. As …
BAMBOO SHARKS GUIDE – Species, Features, Facts, and Care
Are you a passionate aquarist? Or you intend having a pet shark? While most sharks are too big for a home aquarium, and some harmful to humans, Bamboo Sharks are exceptional. So, this post serves an enlightenment guide about bamboo sharks. As a result, we listed its various species, distinctive features, and other mind-blowing facts. General Description of Bamboo Sharks …
FRESHWATER SHARKS – Types, Facts, and FAQs
When most people hear of sharks, the ocean comes in mind. Of course, that is natural since the ocean is the habitat of most sharks. But then, there are few species of sharks that habit the freshwater sometimes called the “River Sharks”. Now, let us talk about freshwater sharks. Freshwater sharks are a group of freshwater fish species mostly from …
WOBBEGONG SHARK GUIDE – Description and Care Sheet
Wobbegong shark generally includes carpet sharks from the Orectolobidae family. And, 12 species make up this group. Most people believe the name Wobbegong to have originated from an Aboriginal language of Australia. Thus, it means “shaggy beard”. This refers to the extended growths seen around the shark’s mouth. Where to Find Wobbegongs The Wobbegong shark species are natives of Australia …
EPAULETTE SHARKS GUIDE – Description and Care Sheet
The Epaulette Shark is one of the fishes sampled in fish stores for aquariums. And, most people may describe it as the best pet shark for fish tanks. As a result, here are the facts you must know about this aquarium beauty. The Epaulette Shark Background There are 6 species of sharks that make up the genus (Hemiscyllium) of the …
What are the smallest species of shark?
What is the smallest shark, it’s a random question that you might ask however, what is the answer? The smallest shark is the dwarf lantern shark Below I’ll give some facts about the dwarf lantern shark Dwarf Lantern Shark Facts The Dwarf lantern shark has a maximum size of 8.3 inches (21.2 cm) that is to say the smallest size …
Are Sharks Mammals?
The discussion on whether sharks are mammals has been going on for some time now. Some of the characteristics exhibited by sharks are like those of both mammals and fish. No, Sharks are fish, even though they give birth like mammals. In fact, this is one of many reasons why people classify sharks as mammals. The characteristics of a shark …