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How much does a Great White Shark weigh?

October 20, 2017
The weight of the largest known great white shark ever recorded in history is at least 2,730 pounds. However, there may be a possibility of an even bigger great white that can weigh as much as 5,070 pounds but it is yet to be confirmed. In 1986, a female white…

How Fast does a Great White Shark Swim?

October 20, 2017
The exact speed at which the great white shark swims has not been established yet. However, in one of the cases where it had attacked the surfboard in South Farallon Islands of California, the estimated speed of its attack on the video camera gives some clues about its speed of…

How Fast do Sharks Swim?

October 20, 2017
Typically, when large sharks are relaxed they tend to swim smoothly at a speed of about 1.5 mph. However, the maximum speed at which a shark cruises is not assessed at all, in part because they do not do well in captivity. It is often reported that with the length…

How do Sharks Sleep?

October 20, 2017
As of now no one knows for sure whether sharks doze off or keep on swimming continuously. So it’s a matter of debate that hasn’t been settled yet. But what’s clear is the fact that sharks do indeed have restful periods. Scientists have reported some sharks to remain at stationary…

How Do Sharks Breathe?

October 20, 2017
As a shark sails underwater, it takes in water into its mouth. This water passes over the gills of these fishes and then seeps out of it thanks to the gill slits on either side of the shark. It is often referred to as passive breathing or more precisely ram…

Do Whale Sharks Lay Eggs?

October 20, 2017
The scientists were puzzled about the reproductive success of whale sharks for years. In the past, they did not have any idea about the mode of reproduction of this species. Whether it bears live young or lays eggs, it was all a mystery. But in the end in 1955, they…

Do Whale Sharks Attack Humans?

October 20, 2017
Whale shark is by far the biggest living fish which means its mouth would be 4.9 feet across. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it poses significant threat to divers. Quite the opposite, this shark appears to be easy to control. What’s more interesting, whale shark is often seen swimming…

Do Sharks Sleep?

October 20, 2017
Whether sharks go to sleep or not scientists have yet to figure it out. As long as they keep on swimming for seemingly indefinite period of time, it’s hard to keep track of them. As a result, it was long believed that sharks go on swimming without a break. This…
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