| FAQ | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does shark skin feel like? | Shark skin feels similar to sandpaper. It is made up of tooth-like structures that cause friction in the water when they swim. |
| Do Sharks have good eyesight? | Sharks can see up to 10x greater than humans. Sight is one of the many senses sharks use to track their prey. |
| How long do sharks live? | Sharks live for about 20 to 30 years. |
| Do sharks attack humans often? | No, there are on average 16 shark attacks in a year. Out of 16 only two are usually fatal. |
| Is it illegal to hunt sharks? | Yes, it is illegal to harm or harass sharks since they are an endangered species. |
| How do sharks sleep? | Sharks don't sleep. They have whats called a resting period. During the resting period they become alomst catatonic as part of their brain shuts off as they filter water into their lungs. |
| Can sharks hear? | While it is not as strong as other senses a shark uses its hearsing to feel distirbances in the water. |
| How powerful is a sharks jaws? | Sharks can exert 1.8 tonnes with their jaw. It is one of the most powerful animal bites out of any living species. |