Shark Species

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GREAT WHITE SHARK

The great white shark is also known as 'the king of the ocean'. They are probably the most famous sharks as they feature in many movies. The great white shark grows about 10 cm each year until it is fully grown, they can reach up to 15ft. They can survive three months without eating even though the are always seen to be attacking victims.

BULL SHARK

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The bull shark is one of the shark species that can live in both salt water and fresh water, this makes the bull shark one of the best know types of sharks. Bull sharks have been nicknamed 'the pitbull of the sea' as they are know for their very aggressive behaviour and commonly attack humans. After about ten years the are fully grown and measure at 11 ft weighing 300 kilograms. Most males live for 13 years where as females can last 17 .



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THE GREAT HAMMERHEAD SHARK

The great hammerhead shark is most famous for its distinctive appearance. These sharks have a flat T shaped head and very wide set eyes. Having wide set eyes is an advantage for these sharks as it allows them to see more things which helps them to hunt. The great hammerhead shark can grow up to 20ft! And can weight up to 1000 pounds, their teeth are triangular and jagged.