Fish Facts wrote:There are over 500 species of sharks, the smallest being the dwarf lanternshark, at 17 centimeters long, and the largest being the whale shark, who can reach up to 40 ft. Most live in salt water, but there are some cases of sharks living in freshwater areas.
Most sharks are carnivorous, with a few exceptions. They mostly eat live prey, and are skilled hunters. Some species will cooperate to hunt down larger species, others have developed ambush and camouflage techniques to surprise their prey.
Sharks have similar brains to many mammals, and have been known to exhibit curiosity and observational learning. They can form social groups, and have been observed at play. Some sharks are nomadic, but others will find, maintain, and defend a specific area, including the act of 'patrolling' the area for food or intruders.
Sharks produce young in a variety of ways, there have even been accounts of Parthenogenesis! By far the most common way though, is through eggs, often called "mermaid purses."
This shark belongs to McCrim, and will hatch within the next three days as a fully grown Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum). This tank contains colored sand, treasure chest with a skeleton, and a volcano (toys will be visible with the fully grown species)
