Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Shark FAQ 2

How big is the biggest recorded Whale Shark?

The Guinness Book of Records has the Worlds Largest fish (a Whale Shark) recorded as 12.65 metres which is 41 feet 6 inches.

However, there are versions that whale sharks could reach 60 feet, but they are not scientifically recorded.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Shark FAQ 1

How are Whale Sharks endangered?

The whale shark is targeted by commercial and artisan fisheries. This has put them in the list of endangered species.

Although the worldwide population is unknown, the reduction in sightings have put them in a vulnerable situation.

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i was thinking of letting you, my followers and commenters decide, my content.

Should I:
(A) keep doing individual profiles
(B) have shark FAQ's (there pretty interesting)

just keep in mind, that I have already done a lot of profiles, and I am starting to run low :D
BLACKTIP REEF SHARK

it does well in captivity so is often found in aquariums (which is why we have so many photos of it)

usually blacktips are about 6 feet long.

it's markings are grey with a black tip on its fins and white streak on its side.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

BLUE SHARK:

Blue sharks are about 12 feet long.

 they have an extremely sleek and tapered body, and due to this body structure, they are among the fastest swimming sharks and can even leap out of the water.

their diet consists mostly of squid, but it will eat almost anything.

be warned - considered dangerous - have attacked people.

Friday, December 10, 2010

BULL SHARK:

Bull Sharks are highly aggressive and are considered the third most dangerous to people

They are so dangerous because they can swim in salt and fresh water and have even been found in the Mississipi river.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

COOKIECUTTER SHARK:

they are a small shark (less than 2 feet long)

but what they lack in size, they make up in sinister, as they can eat perfecty round chunks out of living whales and dolphins by clamping its teeth extremely sharp teeth onto them.