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Sharks
SHARKS
Sea monsters really do exist and are lurking
in an ocean near you…
Words Amy Grisdale
bout 440 species of these to venture into fresh water, appearing in
predatory fish swim in our lakes and rivers miles from the coast.
seas. Some are as small as Masters of every oceanic niche, these well-
20 centimetres (eight inches) armoured fish can be found in almost any
Awhile others grow larger than part of the sea worldwide. Their heightened
18 metres (60 feet). Sharks skim through the senses and unbelievable speed have helped
surf, explore the vast open ocean and float in them reach the top of the marine food chain,
the abyssal deep. Some even have the ability where they will remain indefinitely.
© Getty
Great whites can propel
themselves out of the water
and then back onto their
prey, crushing them
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