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To obtain oxygen from the water sharks have two types of extraction methods

 

Sharks and Rays - Cartilaginous fishes

  • Ancestors from 400 million years ago
  • Over 375 species sharks
  • Approx. 500 species of rays and skates
  • Few species dangerous to man
  • Many species under threat

 

What defines a shark  ?

 

 

The shark's sensory system

 

Ampullae of Lorenzini

  • Electrical sensory system

  • Unique to sharks and rays

  • Nerves stimulated by electricity

  • Able to detect 1/100 millionth volt /cm

  • Close range detection

  • Prey detection and mating stimuli


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