Sharks have been spotted in American waters in recent months. Here are 12 facts about the fish species, circumstances of attacks, population information and more.
Shark sightings on the east and west coasts have been on the rise as Americans flock to beaches in hopes of cooling off. In Hawaii, a tiger shark was recently spotted swimming 30 yards from the island's break wall along Oahu's South Shore, prompting warning signs to be posted by officials, Island News reported. The Honolulu Emergency Services Department labeled the 12-foot shark 'non-aggressive' after it was spotted around noon on June 27.
Below, take a look at 12 unique facts about sharks, including the population, size and more, as some U.S. states see a spike in shark sightings and warnings of potential shark attacks. 1. How many species of sharks are in existence? There are more than 500 known species of shark in seas around the world, according to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. 2.
How powerful are the jaws of a shark? Great white sharks have one of the strongest bites in the world. A 2008 experiment led by Australian paleontologist Stephen Wroe found that a 7,328-pound great white shark could exert about 4,095 pounds of force from its powerful jaws, according to a study published in the Journal of Zoology. 6. How many teeth do sharks have? Most shark species have five rows of teeth, according to Delta Dental of Washington, a dental insurance provider.
How many shark attacks have occurred in the last five years? From 2018-2022, the average number of unprovoked shark attacks on humans was 63, per the Florida Museum of Natural History. 9. What are the chances of dying in a shark attack? The chance of being killed by a shark is one in 3.7 million, according to National Geographic. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews/lifestyle 10.
What was the largest shark species in the world? The since extinct megalodon is believed to be the largest shark species in world history. A 1909 jaw reconstruction put together by American paleontologist Bashford Dean estimated that megalodons could grow to be 98 feet long, according to Fossil Era, a fossil specimen provider. In recent years, scientists have downgraded Dean’s estimate to 68.6 feet. Full skeletons have yet to be found, but megalodon teeth are often found around the world.
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