Loch Ness Monster

Sharks are fascinating ocean predators with some truly mind-blowing traits!
Here are a few cool facts:

Sharks have been around longer than trees—fossil records show they’ve existed for about 450 million years.
They don’t have bones; their skeletons are made of cartilage (like the stuff in your nose and ears), which makes them lightweight and flexible.
Many sharks have a “sixth sense” using special organs to detect electrical fields from prey, and hammerhead sharks swing their wide heads like metal detectors to hunt stingrays buried in the sand.

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The largest shark is the gentle whale shark, which can grow up to 32 feet long and filters tiny plankton from the water—divers often swim alongside these spotted giants safely.

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Great whites are iconic apex predators, but human attacks are rare (you’re far more likely to be struck by lightning).

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Despite their fearsome reputation, most sharks are harmless to humans and play a vital role in keeping oceans healthy! 🦈