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4/30/15

 The sand tiger shark arguably is the fiercest-looking fish in the world. Its long teeth seem to overtake its mouth. The toothy effect gains even more emphasis due to the fact that this shark frequently swims with its mouth open, making it look like it is about to bite anything in sight.  Offspring compete with each other before the mother gives birth. The largest, with teeth already developed, ends up consuming all of the other eggs and embryos. Exemplifying survival of the fittest, this larger embryo then develops to become the mother's sole offspring.

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4/30/15

Tiger sharks are named for dark vertical stripes on there bodies that look like tiger strips. Tiger sharks are common in tropical and sub-tropical waters throughout the world. They are scavengers with excellent senses of sight and smell and a nearly limitless menu of diet items. They are heavily harvested for their fins, skin, and flesh, and their livers contain high levels of vitamin A, which is processed into vitamin oil. They are listed as near threatened throughout their range.



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