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Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharius taurus
A Sand Tiger shark swims near the surface. In spite of its
fearsome teeth, this shark is not considered a man eater. |
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| Sea Facts:
The Sand Tiger Shark, is the only shark known to adjust its
buoyancy by burping (gulping and expelling air at the surface.)
This strategy allows the shark to hover nearly motionless in
the water column. |
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