Habitat: coastal surfaces of waters of all the major oceans. The temp of water they live in is between 54-75 degrees F.
Reproduction: they become sexually mature between 8 and 15 years of age. They reproduce internally. The males bite the females to hold them down while mating. The females are pregnant for 18 months.
Predator/prey: largest known macropredatory fish. Most primary predator of the marine animals. Preys on: variety of marine animals (fish and sea birds and seals). On record as having the most attacks on humans. Humans do fish for them for their fin. Used for fish fin soup in china.
Endangered or threatened? It's unknown.
Ocean issues affecting the shark: hill nets used for fishing in Baja, Mexico mainly.
3 interesting facts:
1.) shark meat is not recommended for human consumption die to the high levels of mercury in the meat.
2.) their livers can weigh up to 24% of their entire body weight.
3.) they may use and lose up to 1,000 teeth in its lifetime.
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