Surrounded by Sharks

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The largest display, not only in terms of amount of water, but also the size of the inhabitants, was home to one of the largest kinds of fish: sharks. Unlike other fish, sharks must be constantly swimming in order to send water over their gills and keep themselves afloat in the water.

Sandbar Shark

 

This next fish is actually called a shark ray. The Newport Aquarium has more shark rays on display than anywhere else in the world.

Shark Ray

 

This loggerhead sea turtle was also at home in the shark exhibit. These turtles are considered an endangered species, not only because of increasing danger to the turtles, but also due to loss of suitable nesting beaches.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

 

Here's another shark. I wouldn't want to get caught near those teeth! Sharks have multiple rows of teeth, so when one tooth is lost, another one moves forward to take its place.

 

 Sand Tiger Shark