We all know that sharks are dangerous. But are they really so scary? In fact, this giant fish rarely attacks humans. In many ways, our interest in sharks is “fueled” by the media with countless reports and news, as well as films in which a group of people suddenly find themselves in the open sea, surrounded by sharks. Of course, in the cinema no one survives or one is left alive, in life the situation could have turned out quite differently ...
Are you afraid of sharks? After you look at these miniature fish, for sure, your fear will be replaced by some other emotion - for example, tenderness. So, let's find out which sharks are considered the smallest in the world - we present to you their names and photos.
10. Horned - up to 150 cm
Horned shark - a fish with great oddities, just look at it to understand it. The shark lives at shallow depths along the coastline of Australia, with the exception of the northern part. Lives about 30 years. The size of the fish is small - it rarely exceeds 150 cm in length and 10 kg. in weight.
The multifunctional mouth of a horned shark is surprising and scary at the same time: dozens of front sharp teeth are designed for fishing, the back of the jaw, where large teeth are located, crumble shells of mollusks, crabs, etc.
The shark does not choose how to satisfy hunger - it uses everything that it comes across. The shape of the horned shark's eggs is impressive! Seeing the masonry, you may not understand what it is.
9. Feline - up to 100 cm
A shark with an interesting name and no less interesting appearance settles in shallow water, where it feeds on crustaceans and fry. The shark got its name for a reason - it has photosensitive sensors (which are located near its bewitching and unusual eyes), with the help of which it senses electrical signals coming from another living creature.
The color of the shark is gray-coal, dark spots are located on the body. Her body is rather slim and really flexible, like a cat's. On average, the length of the shark is 75 cm, and it weighs 1.5 kg. Of course, compared to the big sharks, feline very small, so some even keep it in aquariums.
8. Pennant - up to 60 cm
Pennant Shark (she’sshark catfish" or "pangasius») Has the greatest similarity in appearance with a predator. In the natural environment reaches 1.5 m, and the home does not exceed 60 cm in length. This black fish is very shy, it is mobile and grows fast.
If the pangasius begins to rush about in panic from side to side, then this is a clear sign that something scared her. Pennant shark is very voracious - it is a pleasure to use special food, fish and squid.
Aquarists who are going to start a pennant shark in their aquarium must remember one thing - you can not settle fry with it, because it will regard them as food.
7. Black - up to 50 cm
Black Shark - the fish is beautiful, and it can even be called graceful. He loves to eat, so if you do not feed her on time, he can attack a neighbor in the tank. Outwardly, the black shark may be similar to predatory brethren, but it has nothing to do with predators.
Two-tone shark species - with a red tail, are distinguished by an aggressive character. There are also albinos - their body is almost completely transparent. In an artificial environment, the shark grows to 50 cm, but only in favorable conditions. When the conditions of detention deteriorate, this affects the appearance of the shark - it becomes brighter. Thus, she talks about her problems that must be solved by the one who keeps her in the aquarium.
6. Prickly - up to 50 cm
This beautiful prickly shark (she’skatran») Inhabits the waters of California, Australia, South Africa, etc. It lives at a depth of 100-200 m, but sometimes rises closer to the surface. Its dimensions are very small - it does not exceed 1.5 cm in length, and there are instances and smaller ones - 40-50 cm.
A shark does not attack people, but if someone grabs her by the tail, she will not be "silent", but bite her offender. All prickly sharks (there are 26 species in total) have 2 dorsal fins, in front of which there are sharp spikes - they pose a great danger to the diver, because they are covered with poisonous mucus. In the case of an “injection”, the patient may experience severe swelling.
5. Black two-tone - up to 50 cm
Black two-tone sharkPerhaps you can call the most beautiful inhabitant of the home tank. She has a black-velvet body and a bright tail, which stands out effectively against the background of the body.
Aquarists, wanting to see this fish in their aquarium, are ready to forgive her for her character - the black shark is very aggressive and has a complex disposition. For this reason, it is undesirable to hook other fish to it - most likely, the conflict cannot be avoided. With proper care, the black shark grows to 50 cm in length.
4. Dwarf cat - up to 19 cm
Cat sharks (they are also “cat sharks») There are several subspecies. These babies inhabit the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. Especially numerous off the coast of India and the Philippines. Prefers to stay at the bottom.
Externally, the shark has a slender and narrow body, it has a small and rounded head and characteristic large eyes. One of the smallest sharks, growing up, does not exceed 19 cm, but we are talking about females, males are even smaller - they have a body length of up to 16 cm. dwarf shark even smaller bottom dwellers serve - fry.
3. Dwarf lantern - up to 18 cm
The oceans and seas of our planet are inhabited by various interesting creatures - some of them are formidable predators, others are excessively touching, and others are very ridiculous, like the Moon fish. Which group can be attributed dwarf lantern shark? We leave it at your discretion.
This baby is so small that it fits in your hand - a shark grows up to 18 cm. It lives in the tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans at a depth of up to 10,000 meters.
Like all lantern sharks, it has luminous patches on its belly and fins - the fish uses them to mask at shallow depths, and at large - for hunting.
2. Dwarf prickly - up to 16 cm
Spiny Dwarf Shark found in all the oceans of the planet, except the Arctic. Males do not exceed 15 cm in length, and females can grow a little more - up to 20 cm.
The dwarf shark has an elongated, spindle-shaped body, a pointed nose and a long muzzle. Has bright big eyes. This baby eats various bottom fish, of course, which is even smaller than itself. According to observations, a prickly shark descends to a depth of 200-500 m in order to catch prey.
1. Blackfin - up to 15 cm
It is not surprising that visitors to aquariums watch sharks most of the time - these frightening and beautiful predators instantly attract attention.
You can enjoy sharks (albeit small ones) at home, if you equip an aquarium for them. Some are happy to have miniature sharks. Blackfin (she’smalgash night») shark all the time in motion - for breathing she needs a constant circulation of water through the gills, because the fish does not have gill covers.
Common in Indo-Pacific. Shark skin is similar to sandpaper, therefore, in contact with it, extensive deep damage to the skin cannot be avoided. The black-fin shark lives about 30 years, growing up to 15 cm in length.