Fun Facts
How high can sharks jump out of the water to catch prey?
Sharks cam jump 3 meters out of the water to catch their prey.
Which group of whales are bigger the Toothed Whales or the Baleen Whales?
Baleen Whales have generally larger bodies than Toothed Whales.
What is the Lateral Line?
A series of sensory receptors which detect vibrations and pressure changes in the Water.
What are the Gills?
Gills are simple single-loop circulatory system where blood flows from the heart to the gills, then to the rest of the body.
How many species of bony fish are there?
There are above 20,000 (Twenty Thousand) species of Bony Fish.
What is the largest fish?
The largest fish is the whale shark which reaches up to 18 meters long.
Which group of whales have one blowhole? The Toothed Whales or the Baleen Whales?
The Toothed Whales have one blowhole while the Baleen whales have two blowholes.
What is the Caudal fin?
The caudal fin is the tail which helps with steering like a rudder on a boat. Also it regulates the speed of forward movement.
Where is the Kidney located in a bony fish’s body?
It is located below the spinal cord in the middle/right of the fish’s body.
Can sharks swim backwards?
No, sharks can only swim forwards.
What is the smallest known shark?
The smallest known shark is the spiny dwarf lantern shark which is only 20 centimeters long.
Which group of whales have a complex social system? Toothed or the Baleen Whales?
The Toothed Whales have a complex social system.
What is the Ventral fin?
The paired pelvic fin assists with balance, steer and act a brakes to slow down the fish.
Where is the Spinal cord located in a bony fish’s body?
The spinal cord in a bony fish’s body is located in the middle of the fish’s body and goes from the end of the head until the tail bones.
Can shark regrow teeth?
Yes they can. Sharks can regrow their teeth and some can even grow an entire row of teeth in ten days.
What is another name for the fish’s back bone?
The other name for a fish’s back bone is the vertebrate .
Which group of Whales have 14 species? The Toothed or the Baleen Whales?
The Baleen Whales have 14 species, while the Toothed Whales have around 65 species.
What is the Pectorial fin?
The pectorial fin is used to turn the fish in either direction or control the up and down movements.
What does the Liver do in a bony fish’s body?
The liver produces enzymes to aid digestion.
Can sharks see in the dark?
Yes sharks can see in the dark.
What is the electric field of a prey?
The electric field of a prey is muscle movements such as a heartbeat.
To which group of Whales does the Minke Whale belong to? The Toothed Whales or the Baleen Whales?
The Minke whale belongs to the Baleen Whales.
What is the operculum?
The operculum is the gillcover that protects the gills bony fish have.
What purpose does swim bladder serve in a bony fish’s body?
The swim bladder controls the fish’s buyouncy.
What do sharks use to sense the electric field of a prey?
Sharks use electroreceptors to sense the electric field of a prey.