Hammerhead sharks are fascinating creatures, with a head shaped like a hammer, they use this unique feature to pin down prey such as stingrays and octopuses. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at the hammerhead shark, and more specifically answer a question we find many of our readers asking: Are hammerhead …
Hammerhead sharks can be found in tropical waters worldwide. They are most commonly found in schools around the Islands of Darwin and Wold in the Galapagos. But they can also be found off the coast of Florida, Australia, and many other places in which many people reside. For this reason, there are many people who …
Navigating The Waters: Are Hammerhead Sharks Aggressive? Read More »
The Great White Shark is notorious for its terrifying appearance. They are the largest predatory fish on the planet and are at the very top of the food chain in the ocean. They are built for killing, and are undoubtedly one of the most successful predators of all time. However, the Great White is a …
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Whale sharks are some of the most beautiful creatures on the planet, so it should come as no surprise that people travel all over the globe to see these magnificent sharks. But where are whale sharks found? And are they hard to find? These are all questions that many people seeking whale sharks ask, and …
So, do whale sharks have gills? In short, yes, whale sharks do have gills. This allows them to breathe oxygen through the water and stay submerged, unlike other air-breathing whales and dolphins. Whale sharks have five large gill slits on each side of their head which allow the shark to pick up oxygen that is …
Underwater Breathing: Do Whale Sharks Have Gills? Read More »
A question we are asked regularly here at MarinePatch is, do whale sharks have scales? Technically no, the whale shark does not have scales. However, they do have a hard exterior that is similar to scales. They are essentially specialized scales that are called placoid scales, also known as dermal denticles. These scales look more …
When you hear the word tiger, you likely think of a large fearless big cat that is the dominant predator in forests and grasslands. But that’s not the only tiger that exists on this planet, and certainly not in marine ecosystems that we love here at MarinePatch. The tiger shark is one of the top …
The Stripe Debate: Do Tiger Sharks Have Stripes? Read More »
