Lamniformes Essays

Introduction The Pacific viperfish or if you want to use its scientific name it would be Chauliodus macouni. It is a predatory fish that lives in the abyssal depths of the deep sea. It is a very ferocious creature of the deep. Humans don't have to worry about them because they can't get to us because they need to stay in the deep abyss to stay alive where the pressure is just right for them. There are 9 known species of viperfish known and the most common one is the sloanes viperfish but the one

The great white shark is one of the most notorious fish in the oceans for being a ‘human killing machine’. Blockbuster shark attack movies like ‘Jaws’ are not helping their reputation because they make humans terrified of sharks, but the reality is that you have better odds of getting killed by a falling coconut, getting struck by lightning, or getting stung by bumblebee. The fact is we need sharks in our oceans. Great white sharks are being hunted to extinction, which will disrupt the natural

Requiem sharks are part of the class Chondrichthyes and the family Carcharhinidae, which has species of sharks that are widely known as being “man-eating”; including such sharks as the Great White Shark, Bull Shark, and Tiger Shark. According to one article “Sharks are top predators in many marine ecosystems and can impact community dynamics, yet many shark populations are undergoing sever declines primarily due to overfishing” (Afonso & Hazin, 2015). Currently, technology is helping us to understand

When seeking to find a ted talk that interested me, David Grubers speech,“Glow-in-the-dark sharks and other stunning sea creatures” caught my eye. David Gruber, a marine biologist, presents his research and discovery addressing the bio fluorescent proteins in marine life. After exploring the world and the depths of the ocean, he creates the theory that a multitude of sea creatures pertain this bio fluorescent protein allowing them to glow. He later concludes that these light-up creatures is “one

Sharks are very mysterious animals. They live in an ocean which isn’t even fully discovered yet. While there are many different kinds of sharks, the great white has to be the most fascinating, at least personally. They are scary yet exciting, and definitely a shark that people seem to be interested to learn more about. To watch them, even on a screen, in their natural habitat is definitely a sight to see. It is crazy to think about how much we really don’t know about these creatures and how much

All is quiet in the beautiful ocean then you hear a scream then you look out into the ocean and the only thing you could see was a shark tail. Older Than Dinosaurs? Sharks have lived on the earth longer than you think for example, over three hundred years ago sharks roamed in waters, that is one hundred million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth! Some of the sharks that roamed long ago don’t roam today, on the other hand a handful of the sharks that lived then

The next time you go to the beach, don’t go too far into the ocean. If you see a curved fin, you’ll know that it’s a shark. But not all sharks are scary and dangerous. In fact, only 4 types of sharks are known to attack humans. But, they all have something in common, in that they are all very interesting. Baby Sharks, Physical Appearance, and “Family Life” First of all, sharks are surprisingly not that cute as babies. Baby sharks are called pups. Pups are twice the size of your average goldfish

What do you know about sharks and whales? Sharks and whales are very different, but have some things in common. What are the differences and similarities between their physical characteristics, habitats, and what they eat? What are the differences and similarities between their physical characteristics? The Sharks can grow up to 16 feet long. They have pectoral fins, dorsal fins, and a vertical tail. The skin of sharks is very rough and made up of millions of sharp scales. Sharks have gills for

Skin Stingrays can be easily identified by its greyish coloration and smooth skin (except for a row of rigid tubercles along the midline of the back). The coloration of a common stingray’s dorsal surface is typically varied from an olive to grey color with always a white under belly. These specific coloration is not only specific for the Common Stingray, but also represent a majority of the Stingray population. This key feature help provide Stingrays with very good camouflaging abilities and one

How much do you really know about the hammerhead shark? Most people assume a shark is a shark, but there are many different types of sharks all with their own distinct qualities. However, the nine species of hammerhead sharks are easily identified by the unique shape of their head which resembles a hammer and is the origin of their name. Hammerheads are cold-blooded mammals that can grow up to 25 feet in length and weight as much as 1000 lbs. One of the most interesting features besides the shape

The Congregation 20 Fun Facts about Alligators INTRODUCTION El garto means “the lizard” it’s a Spanish word, where the name alligator came from. Over 200 million years ago alligators already existed. Did you know that the largest recorded alligator was in Everglades National Park located in Florida? It towers to 17 feet and 5 inches that is 5.31 meter! Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Do you like to play in swamps? Swim with your friends in rivers

Leevi Harden Mrs. Williams Language Arts 7 Sharks vs. Dolphins Did you know that there are several differences between dolphins and sharks.? Dolphins are air breathing mammals while sharks are a species of fish, and are not mammals. Sharks breathe in the very little air that is in water. They do have a few similarities as well. They are similar in that they both hunt for food and they both swim. I would like to share some facts about how they are alike and different. Sharks have triangular

The Reflection Paper on the “Sharkwater” The Sharkwater is a documentary created by Rob Stewart in 2006. The movie raises an important question about the survival of sharks, one of the most ancient creatures on the planet. It makes people look on these creatures from different point of view. I cannot say I treated sharks only like monstrous characters from films like Jaws or Sharknado before I saw this documentary. But it made to think more about the fate of these animals. Stewart demonstrated sharks

Preparation for the Dissection The Dogfish shark is about 70 inches long and you should notice along the side of the shark there is a light colored horizontal stripe called the lateral line. Made up of a tiny pore that lead to receptors that are very sensitive to the mechanical displacement of water and sudden changes of pressure. You will need tools for this including Latex gloves, yard stick (with centimeters), scalper knife, scissors, probe, and if you have a weak stomach you should wear facemask

There’s a place in the world that they feed bull sharks, because when they do for the sharks they do not have to hunt. When they are full they do not hurt people. Bull sharks are just looking for food, and when they are fed they are really cool animals. Bull sharks are cool animals, here are some facts. They are fond all around the world, and they are found near shore lines. Bull sharks have triangle teeth so they cut very well. Bull sharks are one of the most dangers sharks in

Sharks are extraordinary creatures they are also the fiercest predators of the sea, but they weren’t always that way. Sharks have evolved in many ways to become the animal that is know today.Sharks have grown jaws and teeth like scales. Sharks used to be very small and not intimidating at all. Sharks about 370 million years ago were “four feet long and their mouth’s were on the bottom of their heads. The Cladoselache also had long spines along its back” (Shark Savers “450 Million Years of Sharks”)

The Baryonyx was 10m long(32.8 feet) and was over 2 tons. Each claw was 6 inchs long and the long claw was 1ft long and was on the thumb. Baryonyx means heavy claw in greek. Baryonyx was discovered in 1983 by william walker. That was just some of the fact about the Baryonyx. There 's more to learn about this magnificent dinosaur and where it lived. The baryonyx ate fish like the Igdabatis,Anomoeodus,Aulolepis and etc. and also young Iguanodons. The baryonyx fossil had fossilised fish skeletons and

Focus question: To cull or not to cull great white sharks Great white sharks are the biggest predatory fish in the ocean and they can grow to about 15 feet in size, although larger than 20 feet have been seen. Their name comes from the white underbellies of the sharks and their bodies are designed to blend in with the seabed. The great whites have powerful tails which makes them excellent swimmers that can travel up to 24 km/h. They have many rows of triangular shaped teeth and have a great sense

The hammerhead sharks are excellent predators that belong to the order Carcharhiniformes and family Sphyrnidae. Members of this family of sharks have unique head structures that extends to form a hammer-shaped (T-Shaped) cephalofoil that have different functions including sensing, water maneuvering, and manipulating prey. This family has two genera; Eusphyra and Sphyrna. Hammerheads are distant relatives of the mid-Tertiary period carcharhinid sharks. Today, species of the hammerhead include Eusphyra

The Mako shark is a shark that can swim about 60 mph,So if you encounter one there's no outrunning it.The Mako shark is the fastest shark in the ocean. In this essay I will provide information on the Mako shark. I will provide info on what makes it special,where it lives,what it eats. First,What makes the mako shark so special The Mako shark is the fastest shark in the ocean because of its long tail and thin body. Interesting fact,the long finned mako shark’s tail is longer than its body. It swims