DID YOU KNOW? Each whale shark’s spot pattern is as unique as a fingerprint! Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean and can grow to 12.2 meters and weigh as much as 40 tons by some estimates.

Sharklovers rise up #shark

Hammerhead vibin at the Georgia Aquarium #georgiaaquarium #shark #fish

New #sharkscience
Research priorities for rhino rays (aka Rhinopristiformes).
These are some the most threatened sharks and rays globally (~73% of species threatened) and we still have much to know to help save them #shark #sharkconservation
www.int-res.com/abstracts/es...

Whitetip reef shark in Lombok, Indonesia
#gili #giliislands #lombok #diving #turtles #scuba #giliair #gilimeno #pets #ocean #sealife #marinelife #sharks #shark #diver #padi #reef

DID YOU KNOW? Shark skin feels exactly like sandpaper! That is because it is made up of tiny teeth-like structures called placoid scales, also known as dermal denticles. These scales point towards the tail and help reduce friction from surrounding water when the shark swims.
#shark #facts