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Sharks Trivia Fun Facts

Did you know that a shark can detect one drop of blood from a mile away? Yes?

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The very first ancestor of sharks appeared about 450 million years ago.
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Although we fear sharks, they have more reason to be scared of us because humans kill about 100 million sharks yearly.
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Many people are surprised to find that sharks have no bones!
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Remoras eat scraps of food left by the shark and feed on parasites on the shark's skin. The shark makes swimming easier for the remoras, so it's a win-win for both parties!
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Scientists can tell the age of sharks by counting the rings on their vertebrae.
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The best way to repel a shark attack is to go for the eyes. Just like most other animals, they'll abandon the attack when their eyes are threatened.
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The mako shark is the fastest species of shark, averaging 43 miles per hour. That's faster than most horses!
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Killer whales are the only natural predators of hammerhead sharks.
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The smallest species of shark the dwarf lantern shark, is so tiny that it can fit in your palms.
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According to the Florida State Museum of Natural History, only about 16% of all shark attacks are fatal.