Analysis Of The Great White Shark

explanatory Essay

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Sharks have several ways to dispatch their prey with surprise attacks, agility, and camouflaged sneak attacks. The shark’s dentition also tells the story of their diet as well as their method of attack. The Great White Shark, (Carcharodon carcharias), is the largest extant predatory shark on Earth and has large serrated teeth that tear through the flesh of its prey. Their teeth are 2.5-3 inches in height and have prominent serrations which allow them to tear large chunks out of prey including large fish, seals, sea lions, other sharks, carrion, dolphins, elephant seals, stingrays, and fish [8], [13]. These sharks hunt by swimming below the intended prey item and with a sudden burst of speed; they will attack with a large single bite and then swim off to allow the prey to bleed to death. These sharks are famous for breaching the water to grab seals and sea lions around the coast of South Africa in an area called Seal Island [7]. When the seals swim farther off from the island where the water is much deeper, the shark’s rate of a successful attack increase compared to the lowered success rate in shallower waters where the seals can easily outmaneuver them [7]. The bite force of the Great White measures around 4,000 pounds and is able to bite prey in half [10]. Great Whites …show more content…

Its teeth, like most shark teeth, have an upper tooth that does the tearing of flesh while the lower teeth puncture and hold onto prey [1]. The typical diet of a blue shark is mammalian carcasses, cuttlefish, octopus, smaller sharks, sea birds, crustaceans, but most important part of the diet is squid. In the documentary Blue Planet, it shows a blue shark preying upon a group of krill, which seems interesting considering the size of the shark. They attack like most sharks, with one large bite and wait for the prey to bleed to death

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Explains that sharks have several ways to dispatch their prey with surprise attacks, agility, and camouflaged sneak attacks.
Explains that the shortfin mako shark is the fastest shark alive today with top speeds clocked around 80 kph but can use this speed to chase down their prey.
Explains that the blue shark is an opportunistic predator. its teeth have an upper tooth that does the tearing of flesh while the lower teeth puncture and hold onto prey.

Explains that sharks have several ways to dispatch their prey with surprise attacks, agility, and camouflaged sneak attacks.
Explains that the shortfin mako shark is the fastest shark alive today with top speeds clocked around 80 kph but can use this speed to chase down their prey.
Explains that the blue shark is an opportunistic predator. its teeth have an upper tooth that does the tearing of flesh while the lower teeth puncture and hold onto prey.
Explains that the tiger shark is the second largest macro predatory shark, second only to the great white shark, and has the most diversified diet.
Explains that bull sharks can change their inner bodily functions from a marine environment to travel up fresh water and are responsible for many attacks on humans.
Explains that the great hammerhead shark is the largest of the hammerhead sharks in the family sphyrnidae. they hunt stingrays by swimming slowly over the sandy ocean floor sweeping its head side to side.
Explains that the spotted wobbegong's teeth do not have serrations and are used mostly to stab and hold onto prey. they are nocturnal and hunt fish, lobster, octopus, and crabs.
Compares the teeth of the horn sharks to those of other shark species. they gnaw on their prey to break through the shells.
Explains that the environment that a shark lives in has an effect on how its body morphology is shaped. sharks like the great white, shortfin mako, and blue shark hunt in open water.

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The Greenland Shark
explanatory essay
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the greenland shark eats porpoises and other small whales and sea birds at the surface in its diet.
- Explains that eskimos in the area of the greenland shark have been fishing and using them for centuries.
- Explains castro, jose, the sharks of the north american waters, texas univerisity press, 1983.
- Explains that the greenland shark eats porpoises and other small whales and sea birds at the surface in its diet.
- Explains that eskimos in the area of the greenland shark have been fishing and using them for centuries.
- Explains castro, jose, the sharks of the north american waters, texas univerisity press, 1983.
- Explains that sharks live in almost every part of the oceans, from coastal environments to deep-sea habitats. the greenland shark, also known as "somniousus microcephalus," lives in the dark, cold waters of north atlantic
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explanatory essay
It is not hard to think of the Great White Shark as one of the most feared animals
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- Explains that sharks belong to the class chondrichthyes—a more elaborated organism. jaws derived from the first four gill slits.
- Explains that the shark uses paired fins to lift it, pelvic, dorsal, anal and caudal to propel it toward its prey.
- Explains that the great white is over forty feet long and believed to be able to eat a school bus whole.
- Explains that sharks belong to the class chondrichthyes—a more elaborated organism. jaws derived from the first four gill slits.
- Explains that the shark uses paired fins to lift it, pelvic, dorsal, anal and caudal to propel it toward its prey.
- Explains that the great white is over forty feet long and believed to be able to eat a school bus whole.
- Explains that even if one drop of blood is diluted with billions of gallons of water, a shark can still detect it because of fluid filled sacs on both sides of the fish called lamellae, running the entire length.
- Explains that sharks attack bleeding victims because the blood releases ions in the water, intensifying the electrical field. the ampullae of lorenzini detect weak electrical fields at short ranges.
- Explains that 5% to 25% of a person's total body weight can be attributed to this.
- Explains that metric tons of sharks are harvested each year, the great white being one of the most abundant.
- Opines that killing other animals to balance off nature’s reproduction would not have been beneficial.
- Explains that the great white shark derived from a series of evolutionary advancements that took several billion years.
- Explains that the placoid scales are like tiny teeth and have the same structure as the shark's teeth. they are arranged in a regular patter.
- Explains that the great white shark's teeth are modified, enlarged placoid scales embedded on the gums. they have rows of teeth, each moving up to replace the missing one.
- Explains that the forebrain, also known as cerebrum in other vertebrates, is not used in "learning" with the great whites.
- Explains how the esophagus leads to the stomach, leading to a spiral valve. the rectum and cloaca are the openings for the urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.
- Explains that the great white's eye has a layer of reflecting plates called the tapetum lucidum behind the retina.
- Explains that the shark's body moves side to side, pressing the surrounding water, and the caudal tail gives the final thrusts to pick up more speed.
- Explains that the great white shark only hunts when it is hungry, and can go a month without eating if it had an “filling” meal.
- Explains that the northern elephant seal, california sea lion, steller sea lion, and harbor seals live on this area. the great white shark is one of the most feared animals in the water.
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analytical essay
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- Explains that sharks and bears are the most commonly feared creatures on planet earth. it is difficult to determine which predator is superior. the field must contain water deep enough for the shark to swim and maneuver, but shallow enough to allow the bear to be mobile.
- Explains that the bear's mighty paws and piercing teeth allow it to attack the shark from multiple directions. the shark only has one lethal weapon: its jagged teeth.
- Explains that the bear can maneuver itself efficiently below the surface, unlike the shark. bears swim and are resistant to drowning.
- Explains that sharks and bears are the most commonly feared creatures on planet earth. it is difficult to determine which predator is superior. the field must contain water deep enough for the shark to swim and maneuver, but shallow enough to allow the bear to be mobile.
- Explains that the bear's mighty paws and piercing teeth allow it to attack the shark from multiple directions. the shark only has one lethal weapon: its jagged teeth.
- Explains that the bear can maneuver itself efficiently below the surface, unlike the shark. bears swim and are resistant to drowning.
- Argues that sharks can defeat bears because of their serrated teeth, which are layered in multiple rows, and their ability to hit the bear with tremendous amounts of force. bears are great fishers, so it gives them an advantage in the fight.
- Analyzes how the bear will overthrow the shark in a fight between two elite predators in the wild.
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analytical essay
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes the iconic scene in steven spielberg's classic 1975 thriller, jaws, where a woman goes out for an ocean swim and the ominous music starts.
- Explains that jaws transformed sharks into vengeful killing machines, bent on slaughtering anything that entered the water.
- Analyzes how jaws' violent backlash caused thousands of sharks to be killed. the film's lovable marine biologist, hooper, inspired generations to become shark biologists.
- Analyzes the iconic scene in steven spielberg's classic 1975 thriller, jaws, where a woman goes out for an ocean swim and the ominous music starts.
- Explains that jaws transformed sharks into vengeful killing machines, bent on slaughtering anything that entered the water.
- Analyzes how jaws' violent backlash caused thousands of sharks to be killed. the film's lovable marine biologist, hooper, inspired generations to become shark biologists.
- Explains that sharks are on the brink of mass extinction due to overfishing, finning practices, and weak or nonexistent regulation policies.
- Opines that sharks are disappearing at an increasing rate, but what would a shark-free world look like?
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analytical essay
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- Explains that the impressions of a certain type of animal in most people's mind are primarily based on how the media portrays them.
- Explains that humans have been closely bonded with the nature and animals since prehistoric time. hunting was an indispensable part of their daily life.
- Analyzes how the depiction of animals became popular as civilizations flourished. in greek culture, some olympian gods were correlated to wild animals to symbolize positive and negative features in myths.
- Explains that the impressions of a certain type of animal in most people's mind are primarily based on how the media portrays them.
- Explains that humans have been closely bonded with the nature and animals since prehistoric time. hunting was an indispensable part of their daily life.
- Analyzes how the depiction of animals became popular as civilizations flourished. in greek culture, some olympian gods were correlated to wild animals to symbolize positive and negative features in myths.
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explanatory essay
The great white shark- reduced to the size of goldfish. A new predator is on the prowl. The
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- Explains that the lion is no more than an alley cat scavenging for food. the stingray, once limited to shallow, sandy beaches, has evolved.
- Explains that the stingray has been reduced in size and weight from an average of 12 feet, 60 pounds to 3 feet. the broad flattened pectoral fins have grown a protective hard scale resistant to the hardest of an enemy's teeth.
- Explains that a stingray's diet has now included fish and crustaceans to birds and small rodents. the bland coloring of his skin enables him to hide from the predators
- Explains that the lion is no more than an alley cat scavenging for food. the stingray, once limited to shallow, sandy beaches, has evolved.
- Explains that the stingray has been reduced in size and weight from an average of 12 feet, 60 pounds to 3 feet. the broad flattened pectoral fins have grown a protective hard scale resistant to the hardest of an enemy's teeth.
- Explains that a stingray's diet has now included fish and crustaceans to birds and small rodents. the bland coloring of his skin enables him to hide from the predators
- Explains that a hard nose tooth allows the stingray to break into crevices where urchins and such may be hiding.
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The Secret Life Of Great White Sharks
explanatory essay
Great White Sharks are greatly misinterpreted as vicious man-eaters because of the media, movies, and people’s imaginations, but they are actually large fish who mistake people for seals and other marine life. What is a great white shark? The great white, among the least understood of Earth’s creatures, is an apex predator, meaning that it is at the top of the food chain with no natural predators. This means great whites have their pick of food when it comes to selecting their prey (Klimley 15).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that great white sharks are misinterpreted as vicious man-eaters because of the media, movies, and people's imaginations, but they are actually large fish who mistake people for seals and other marine life.
- Explains that carcharodon carcharias, or the great white shark, has existed as a group for over 350 million years.
- Explains that the great white is the second largest shark in the world. it is territorial, returning to the same location every year. attack strategies consist of a swift, surprise attack from below
- Explains that great white sharks are misinterpreted as vicious man-eaters because of the media, movies, and people's imaginations, but they are actually large fish who mistake people for seals and other marine life.
- Explains that carcharodon carcharias, or the great white shark, has existed as a group for over 350 million years.
- Explains that the great white is the second largest shark in the world. it is territorial, returning to the same location every year. attack strategies consist of a swift, surprise attack from below
- Explains that sharks are ovoviviparous, which means that they hold eggs inside of their bodies until the young are ready to hatch. media sensationalism and widespread ignorance have given the great white shark a bad rap.
- Narrates how a female great white drowned after being hooked by catching snapper. like many sharks, she had to keep moving to flush oxygen-rich water over her gills.
- Explains that great whites are important, though not common, predators in the marine ecosystems of the california coast. the change is due to television and films documenting not only the glories of sharks but also the dangers to them.
- Explains klimley, anderson, s.d., henderson, r.p, and pyle. great white sharks: the biology of carcharodon carcharias.
- Explains that the great white is the only shark that can hold its head above water to see what is happening on the surface.
- Explains that great whites are ambushers, and once one knows they can't surprise you, he's probably not going to expend a lot of energy to get you. hunting occurs around the clock.
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Banning Finning: The Practice Of Finning Sharks
explanatory essay
The shark may once have been the top predator in the oceans, but Nature and natural selection have decided that that title now belongs to humans. We kill and eat sharks (by enjoying shark fin soup) just as we consume huge quantities of other fish and animals. Get over it!
In this essay, the author
- Opines that sharks have a bad reputation for being blood-thirsty man-killers. the practice of finning should be banned and enforced internationally.
- Explains that overfishing for shark fins has decimated certain species and endangered other species of sharks.
- Explains that shark finning and mutilation is inhumane and wasteful. sharks cannot survive without the constant flow of water through their gills.
- Opines that sharks have a bad reputation for being blood-thirsty man-killers. the practice of finning should be banned and enforced internationally.
- Explains that overfishing for shark fins has decimated certain species and endangered other species of sharks.
- Explains that shark finning and mutilation is inhumane and wasteful. sharks cannot survive without the constant flow of water through their gills.
- Explains that changing shark populations destabilizes marine ecosystems and respect for the environment is crucial for species survival.
- Explains that 75% of people surveyed support a shark finning ban. japan and china are the top two markets for sharks, but california is the largest market for fins. california assembly members fong and huffman have introduced assembly bill 376.
- Explains that shark fin soup has been served for centuries by chinese families. the rapid growth in the chinese economy since 1985 is directly correlated with the recent sharp decrease in shark populations.
- Explains that the shark may once have been the top predator in the oceans, but nature and natural selection have decided that that title now belongs to humans. we kill and eat sharks (by enjoying shark fin soup).
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The dark sea
explanatory essay
Sharks are known as one of the most fearsome creatures that end innocent peoples' lives with no mercy, however, there is a large amount of information that civilians do not know about them. This year alone, sharks killed a total of twelve humans worldwide. On the contrary, this is compared to a killer amount of "100 million sharks that were killed this year by the actions of humans" ("Shark Finning"). In addition to these startling numbers, the killing of sharks actually damage our ecosystem just because of this known persona that all sharks are wicked and not help in any way towards the environment. There are quite a lot of positive factors and interesting facts about sharks that make them appealing towards learning more about these majestic creatures. Overall, it is important to feature interesting facts about sharks because of how society displays a stereotypical flaunt of sharks, yet there are respectably well factors of sharks and their input in the dark sea.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that sharks are one of the most fearsome creatures that end innocent people's lives with no mercy, but civilians don't know about them.
- Explains that sharks have complex body parts, such as gills, lateral lines, and electro-receptive organs.
- Explains that shark attacks in the world are high when there are a lot of surfers and an abundant amount of tourists.
- Explains that sharks are one of the most fearsome creatures that end innocent people's lives with no mercy, but civilians don't know about them.
- Explains that sharks have complex body parts, such as gills, lateral lines, and electro-receptive organs.
- Explains that shark attacks in the world are high when there are a lot of surfers and an abundant amount of tourists.
- Explains that sharks have gone through a rapid decline because of human actions. sharks are killed for several reasons.
- Opines that shark fin soup is a craze in china, where people cut only the fin of sharks to be dried up and served in soup.
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Taking a Look at Shark Attacks
comparative essay
Motivations for a shark to bite a human may include multiple reasons. A shark may mistake a human for one of its larger prey. Once a shark bites a human, it realizes it’s made a mistake and lets them go. Other reasons may be a human is in the shark’s territory and the shark feels threatened, so it tries to protect itself by attacking whatever enters its territory. Repeated attacks on humans are rare. What I mean by this is if a shark is attacking someone, use a quick or immediate response. Hitting a shark in the nose with an object around you or you can use your fist. Sharks also have sensitive eyes and gills. This is important because if someone is not being attacked but there is a shark nearby, do not panic or go after it. It’ll only make that person more vulnerable for prey. They should just swim back to shore calmly. Sharks respect size and power.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that although many people have a fear of sharks, they have far more to fear from us than they do of them.
- Explains that sharks may bite humans for multiple reasons, such as a human being is in the shark's territory and it feels threatened. repeated attacks on humans are rare. sharks respect size and power.
- Explains that florida, hawaii, and california are the three most common areas for shark attacks.
- Explains that although many people have a fear of sharks, they have far more to fear from us than they do of them.
- Explains that sharks may bite humans for multiple reasons, such as a human being is in the shark's territory and it feels threatened. repeated attacks on humans are rare. sharks respect size and power.
- Explains that florida, hawaii, and california are the three most common areas for shark attacks.
- Explains that there have been large numbers of great white sightings in california. a shark bit a man in the torso and killed him.
- Advises people to avoid shark attacks near the shore or steep drop-offs. avoid splashing, wearing bright clothing, and swimming in a beach area where lifeguards are present.
- Explains that sharks are mysterious creatures, which most people fear. sharks have characteristics and body structures, and are harmless and unique creatures.
- Describes the facts about the great white shark; how to reduce your chances of an encounter.
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Informative Speech About Sharks
comparative essay
They are creatures that have no clue what we are and are afraid of us. Every year, thousands of more people are killed by other people than by sharks; thousand more people are killed in car accidents than by sharks, and more people are killed by lightning strikes than by sharks. Each year humans kill tens of thousands of sharks, yet, there are fewer than 100 shark attacks upon humans. For example, The Great White shark also known as the man-eater, has the greatest reputation for attacking humans. Recent studies of Great Whites show that they mainly feed on sea-mammals. Seen from below the surface a person swimming with a shark looks much like a seal, with arms and legs sticking out. The shark usually surprises its victim, being a person or seal, by one massive bite, and then retreats in order to allow the victim to die before digesting the food. For this reason, many humans survived the attack of a Great White shark if they are saved before being eaten. Not only getting out of the water and be safe, but the result of loss, blood or
In this essay, the author
- Explains that shark attacks are mistakes and the idea of a shark off every beach waiting for people to come in the water is completely untrue.
- Explains that sharks have an excellent sense of smell, some can detect electrical discharges, and some give birth to one of the most noticeable features of their biology.
- Explains that sharks are animals that have no clue what we are and are afraid of us. the great white shark, known as the man-eater, has the greatest reputation for attacking humans.
- Explains that shark attacks are mistakes and the idea of a shark off every beach waiting for people to come in the water is completely untrue.
- Explains that sharks have an excellent sense of smell, some can detect electrical discharges, and some give birth to one of the most noticeable features of their biology.
- Explains that sharks are animals that have no clue what we are and are afraid of us. the great white shark, known as the man-eater, has the greatest reputation for attacking humans.
- Explains that the scalloped and smooth hammerhead are endangered species that are about to extinct. the fisherman use them for their fins and sometimes only keep five percent of their entire body.
- Concludes that sharks are important for our ocean ecosystem. they are interesting in scientific study, but the idea of a shark waiting for people to go in the water is completely untrue.
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Heroism In Beowulf
analytical essay
In the movie “Jaws”, which is a 20th century film, the preying shark terrorizes the beaches of New England. After he is finally trapped, he is killed- but not in the same fashion as Grendel was. The shark was shot in the mouth and then blew up to do a CO2 tank he had swallowed. The way in which each antagonist was killed was in two very different ways: with and without weaponry, respectively.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the two traits that are most prominent in the poem beowulf are bravery and goodness.
- Analyzes how beowulf exhibits the trait of bravery by defeating the monster, grendel, which plagued the town of herot.
- Analyzes how beowulf uses his bare hands to defeat the evil, monstrous grendel. in modern times, bravery is associated and accompanied by weaponry.
- Opines that the two traits that are most prominent in the poem beowulf are bravery and goodness.
- Analyzes how beowulf exhibits the trait of bravery by defeating the monster, grendel, which plagued the town of herot.
- Analyzes how beowulf uses his bare hands to defeat the evil, monstrous grendel. in modern times, bravery is associated and accompanied by weaponry.
- Analyzes how in "jaws", the preying shark terrorizes the beaches of new england and is killed, but not in the same fashion as grendel was. each antagonist was killed with and without weaponry.
- Analyzes how the two scenarios from anglo-saxon and modern times are similar because of the continuity of "monsters" terrorizing a society. both eras demonstrate the continual interest in defeating villains.
- Opines that a hero needs and has more than one heroic quality, just like no flower is complete without its vibrant colors and sweet smell.
- Compares the concept of goodness in beowulf and "jaws" to that in anglo-saxon times. the characters that defeated these antagonists were only trying to protect their society.
- Explains that the two traits of a hero that are most important are bravery and goodness. no matter the time, place, or situation, all heroes possess these characteristics.
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Importance of Sharks
analytical essay
Thesis: Sharks should be conserved because they are an important part of the ocean, attacks are often incidental, and human behavior influences the behavior of sharks.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that sharks should be conserved because they are an important part of the ocean, attacks are often incidental, and human behavior influences shark behavior.
- Opines that strict enforcement of the shark feeding law is a must to limit shark attacks.
- Argues that sharks should be conserved because they are an important part of the ocean, attacks are often incidental, and human behavior influences shark behavior.
- Argues that sharks should be conserved because they are an important part of the ocean, attacks are often incidental, and human behavior influences shark behavior.
- Opines that strict enforcement of the shark feeding law is a must to limit shark attacks.
- Argues that sharks should be conserved because they are an important part of the ocean, attacks are often incidental, and human behavior influences shark behavior.
- Opines that strict enforcement of the shark feeding law is a must to limit shark attacks.
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Whale Shark Essay
explanatory essay
One particularly interesting sea creature is the whale shark, formally known as Rhincondon typus it was first discovered in 1828 by Andrew Smith (Rowat 2012). This large fish is found globally in warm tropical oceans and prefers to stay within 200 meters of the ocean’s surface in waters ranging from 4.2 to 28.7 degrees Celsius (Stevens 2006). This creature can be found all across the globe in any warm tropical seas. Aggregations of whale sharks have been seen off the coast of Australia at times, although it is primarily a creature of solitude. Whale sharks are filter feeders that consume plankton as well as small fish and are harmless to humans. The whale shark is a species with a fascinating ecology, life history, behavior, anatomy
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the whale shark, formally known as rhincondon typus, was first discovered in 1828 by andrew smith.
- Explains that the whale shark's broad flat head and large mouth make it very recognizable. its length ranges from 12 meters up to 20 meters on average.
- Explains that the lorenzini is a pit-like organ located on the head of the whale shark that senses weak electrical and magnetic fields.
- Explains that the whale shark, formally known as rhincondon typus, was first discovered in 1828 by andrew smith.
- Explains that the whale shark's broad flat head and large mouth make it very recognizable. its length ranges from 12 meters up to 20 meters on average.
- Explains that the lorenzini is a pit-like organ located on the head of the whale shark that senses weak electrical and magnetic fields.
- Explains that studying the evolutionary history and adaption of this species is an ongoing struggle for scientists. its ancestry dates back to the jurassic and cretaceous periods.
- Explains that whale sharks have no real means of defending themselves and warding of attacks from the larger predators such as killer whales or the great white shark.
- Explains that rhincodon typus live in warm temperate seas primarily found in tropical and subtropical climates. whale sharks are not social creatures and are most often observed alone in their natural environment.
- Explains that the ratio of male to female whale sharks dictates the structure of their mating system. both males and females reach sexual maturity around nine years of age.
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The Natural History of Whale Sharks
explanatory essay
The morphology of whale sharks is mostly similar to aquatic fish species, but many specific traits help differentiate them from the rest. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world and can reach a size of around 20 meters (Martins, C., and C. Knickle). This is often compared to the size of a school bus. The shark has a very large transverse mouth. They have 5 very large gill slits and have a larger first dorsal fin compared to the second one (Whale Shark). They have a distinctive spotted “checkerboard” pattern with stripes (Martins, C., and C. Knickle). It is not exactly known why they have this specific body marking. It is believed that the body markings act as a camouflage. The strange thing about whale sharks is that they have 300 rows of teeth that play no role in feeding (Martins, C., and C. Knickle).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the rhincodon typus, or whale shark, is the largest fish in the world. it is a filter feeder and does not have use of its teeth.
- Explains the morphology of whale sharks, which is similar to aquatic fish species. they have a large transverse mouth, large gill slits and distinctive spotted "checkerboard" pattern with stripes.
- Explains that whale sharks were named rhincodon typus by andrew smith in 1828, due to similarities between the family ginglymostomatidae and orectolobiformes.
- Explains that the rhincodon typus, or whale shark, is the largest fish in the world. it is a filter feeder and does not have use of its teeth.
- Explains the morphology of whale sharks, which is similar to aquatic fish species. they have a large transverse mouth, large gill slits and distinctive spotted "checkerboard" pattern with stripes.
- Explains that whale sharks were named rhincodon typus by andrew smith in 1828, due to similarities between the family ginglymostomatidae and orectolobiformes.
- Explains that rhincodon typus are found all year round off the eastern coast of taiwan. whale sharks are hunted for their liver oil and dorsal fin because they are very valuable.
- Explains that whale sharks are found in the tropical and warm areas of the seas except from the mediterranean. the abundance for the rhincodon typus is unknown, but there have been sightings of decrease because of hunting.
- Explains that rhincodon typus are aquatic suction filter feeders, which feed on plankton and crustaceans. whale sharks are ovoviviparous, meaning their eggs are retained until the embryos hatch.
- Explains that the defenses of whale sharks are not entirely known, but studies have shown that their skin is made up of unique denticles that are very strong.
- Explains that a unique feature found in the whale sharks is within the lining of their pharynx.
- Explains the biology, fisheries, and conservation of the whale shark rhincodon typus in the maldives.
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