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Sand Shark I always thought that sand sharks also called Tiger Sharks were harmless. Well, I guess if you stay far away from them, and don’t provoke them they won’t bother you. They can get as large as 6.5 feet long and weigh up to 350 pounds. Although they are docile, they can attack. A mouth full of sharp teeth could cause some serious damage. Best to stay away from them. They are a brownish-grey color with rust or red spots on top and a white underbelly. They’re found in warm or temperate waters in parts of all the world’s oceans. They tend to stay close to the shoreline. They’re listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and are protected throughout their range. Their status is due to having a low reproduction rate rather than to being overfished or susceptible to by-catch. They’re ovoviviparous (eggs hatch internally, develop into embryos, grow within the mother and are born fully developed and rarin’ to go) . Sand Tigers do exceptionally well in captivity and are used in large aquarium exhibits. Even in the wild, they have a lifespan of only about 15 years. Sand sharks can achieve buoyancy by storing surface air in their stomachs. This enables them to stealthily come up on their prey while remaining silent and motionless. If you see one, get out of the water. Tell the lifeguard, and leave him alone. �������������������������������������������������������������� �������� Facebook.com/NJBeachLife


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