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  2. Shark tooth - Wikipedia

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    Otodus megalodon teeth are the largest of any shark, extinct or living, and are among the most sought after types of shark teeth in the world. This shark lived during the late Oligocene epoch and Neogene period, about 28 to 1.5 million years ago, and ranged to a maximum length of 60 ft. [ 13 ] The smallest teeth are only 1.2 cm (0.5 in) in ...

  3. Animal tooth development - Wikipedia

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    However, sharks continuously produce new teeth throughout their lives [3] [4] [5] via a drastically different mechanism. Shark teeth form from modified scales near the tongue and move outward on the jaw in rows until they are eventually dislodged. [6] Their scales, called dermal denticles, and teeth are homologous organs. [7]

  4. Shark anatomy - Wikipedia

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    Shark teeth are strong and made of enamel. Many sharks have 3 rows of teeth. These teeth are embedded in the gums, not the jaw. [10] Sharks are born with teeth that are constantly being replaced. Teeth are replaced every two weeks, approximately. [10] The shape of the teeth determine the diet of the shark.

  5. Regeneration (biology) - Wikipedia

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    It has been estimated that the average shark loses about 30,000 to 40,000 teeth in a lifetime. Leopard sharks routinely replace their teeth every 9–12 days and this is an example of physiological regeneration. This can occur because shark teeth are not attached to a bone, but instead are developed within a bony cavity. [74]

  6. Zombie sharks: Divers show how to balance a shark on its nose

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    With his hand close to razor sharp teeth, shark expert Neil Harvey attempts tonic immobility in a large reef shark. Tonic can be induced by turning a shark upside down, but that's not the only way.

  7. Fish jaw - Wikipedia

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    [34] [35] [36] Shark teeth are embedded in the gums rather than directly affixed to the jaw as in some fish. [37] Shark teeth form within the jaw move outward in rows until they are eventually dislodged in a manner similar to a conveyor belt. [38] Their scales, called dermal denticles, and teeth are homologous organs. [39]

  8. In the ocean, 'sharks are around you and you just don't know ...

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    "The shark takes off because clearly, that's not what the shark was interested in. If you look at maybe something like a six-foot bull shark, just by the sheer size, it's going to do a lot more ...

  9. How to avoid sharks visiting Washington state waters ... - AOL

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    Sharks are colorblind, but attracted to contrasting color. These colors are your best bet for ocean waters. How to avoid sharks visiting Washington state waters.