The King of the Sea

There are 350 different kinds of sharks all over the world. Sharks were around 400 million years ago. The smallest sharks the size of an adult pinky finger and is called a Tsurangohbittom. Many sharks like the Tiger shark and the Bull shark are named after land animals. The tiger shark has dark black stripes on its back similar to the big cat. But as the sharks grows older the stripes often fade away. The Bull shark gets its name from its flat wide snout which resembles that of a bull. The biggest type of shark is the Whale shark, it can grow up to 18m long. However, the fastest shark is the Sharfin Mako shark. It swims at about 35km/h or 21.75 miles per hour. The longest living shark is the Spiny Dogfish shark which lives for between 70 and 100 years.
Habitat: Sharks are found in most oceans and seas. The more active sharks usually stay near the surface or the middle of the ocean. The smaller ones prefer the ocean floor. Some sharks live near the coast and can even enter rivers and lakes that are linked to the sea.
Diet: A shark’s only proper weapon is its mouth. The two most important parts of a shark’s mouth are the teeth and the jaws. Sharks do not chew their food but usually crush their prey into mouth-sized pieces. Sharks can crush the shells of other marine animals.
Appearance: The Great White shark is actually grey or bluish grey in colour with a white underbelly. Its colouring helps it to get close to its prey without being noticed when seen from below. The white underbelly blends in white the bright reflection on the sky quite often this shark attacks its victims by sneaking up quietly. The shark greyish colour then helps it to blend in with the dark water. I chose his project because i live them and they are interesting.

By Leon Murphy