Can you name the parts of a shark?

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These fins are where they would have legs......or a pelvis
Fins on top Provide stabilization
The tail fin is also called the...Provide propulsion
Fins homologous to your armsProvide lift
Sharks are continually replacing their _______This gives them quite an intimidating smile
Sharks have a very large ______ to help with buoyancyThey need this because they lack a swim bladder
These are used to detect small electric charges in the waterThis helps them to locate prey
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This organ is used for their super sense of smellHow they can track down injured prey from miles away
A shark's skeleton is made of Which makes the super flexible
The only part of a shark's skeleton that will fossilize is the _____Because they are made of a bone like substance
Extensions of male pelvic finsUsed for holdin' on to the ladies!
This part of a shark allows them to detect tiny changes in water pressureAlmost all fish have this capability
The sharp protrusions on their skin are called...Meaning tiny teeth - this makes them extremely hydrodynamic
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Shark Anatomy Quiz

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  • Created Feb 26, 2010 in Science
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