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However, this value lowered to ~12.1 m if aquarium whale sharks were included. [6] • The 'large adult' silhouette is based primarily on measurements of a whale shark reported by Kaikini et al. (1959) and inspired by images of large females seen around the Galapagos. [7] • The largest size possible for whale sharks is uncertain.
[8] [9] Because Wood's average value fits well within Castro's numbers, I have shown it in the diagram above. • In more modern literature, many large basking sharks have been reported in the region of 9 to 11 meters (30 to 36 ft) in length. [2] [8] [4] [10] [11] [9] How many of these have been actually measured is less clear.
[3])and Carcharodon megalodon (Average estimated adults size about 16 - 18 m, and a largest size of 20.3 m was extrapolated from ontogenetic trends of the great white shark by Gottfried et al. 1996. [4]) to a human Homo sapiens (180 cm). C. megalodon is only known from teeth and vertebrae, the silhouette shown here is speculative.
Unlike traditional scales, sharks have placid scales, known as denticles. Denticles are V-shaped and are made of layers of dentine and a surface of enamel. [24] Riblets are sockets in the shark's skin which hold the denticles. [22] These denticles on the skin allow for the shark to move quietly, swiftly, and almost effortlessly.
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