Exciting news for the cute shark lovers of the world! We finally have a recorded sighting of a baby great white shark, likely only a few hours old.
The question of where great white sharks give birth still remains a mystery to this day but this footage may suggest the coasts of California, where the footage was taken, are a site where these sharks give birth.
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Monday, February 5.
We've got (probable) good news.
Probable, we say, because scientists have captured footage of what is believed to be a great white shark pup, possibly just hours old, off the coast of California. It may just prove a seismic moment for researchers investigating these elusive creatures.
It is bigger news, however, for Tumblr's populous shark fandom community, who will surely erupt when they see this little white friend swimming in the deep, like a slinky underwater angel. Just look at that face. Just look at that smile!
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quick fat basking shark i did for world basking shark day
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my half of an art trade :3
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not a request but but what is your top 5 silliest or cuter sharks? i just wanted to ask smth jsjfjkd 😖
HIIII MOOTIE 💗💗💗💗
1: thresher shark
2: pyjama shark
3: nurse shark
4: lemon shark
5: blue shark
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i come in to drop one piece of art and then don't post my art for another 20 years
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Viper Dogfish <3
Viper Dogfish are usually only found around the coasts of Japan and Taiwan, or from being extracted from the bellies of other fish from various locations. Their scientific name is Trigonognathus, which is two Greek words, "trigonon" and "gnathus", which describes their triangular jaw!
One of the Viper Dogfishes most specific and interesting features are its missing muscle that's used for pulling the jaw forward. Instead of using this important muscle, it uses its hyomandibular bone! It swings down and forward in order to compensate for lack of muscle. This is actually better for the fish, as it allows it to swing its jaw both forward and backward but also side to side!!
((not his best angle)) ^^
Viper Dogfish are carnivores and love the taste of crustacean like creatures. However, because these sharks are so small (19 inches male, 21 inches female), they have to hunt for smaller prey such as bony fish and lanternfish. RIP Viper Dogfish, never got to taste the crab.
Believe it or not, the Viper Dogfish's natural predator is the Bigeye Tuna!! And I think that is very funny.
Even though we rarely ever see them, and almost never catch them, it is safe to say these sharks are not endangered and are considered the least concern according to the IUCN!!
Also, they are venomous. BUT non-toxic!!
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Contrary to popular belief, not all sharks are carnivorous. The bonnethead shark (a member of the hammerhead sharks) was recently discovered to be omnivorous, including seagrass in their diet.
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drew a lil Greenland shark
(she gains 1 braincell per century and is not smol)
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