Exploring the Fascinating World of Sharks: Nature’s Apex Predators
Introduction to Sharks Sharks belong to the subclass Elasmobranchii, which consists of cartilaginous fish. As members of the class Chondrichthyes, they are characterized by their skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone. Sharks are further categorized into over 500 species, ranging in size from the small dwarf lanternshark, which measures about 7 inches, to the … Read more