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What do sharks eat? |
by Mya Kagan (whyzz writer) >> more about the author
Sharky snacks!
The exact diet of a shark depends on what kind of shark it is and where it lives. Lots of sharks eat fish, plankton (small plants and other creatures that live in the sea), and crustaceans like crabs and lobsters. Bigger sharks will sometimes eat bigger sea creatures like sea lions, dead whales, and even other sharks!
Sometimes, sharks are portrayed as being interested in eating people too, although this is not entirely true. Sharks are generally not interested in eating people and most experts think they only attack humans when they feel threatened or are confused about what they are attacking. Luckily, it’s not very likely that you’ll ever be swimming in a part of the ocean where you’ll need to worry about it!
Sharky snacks!
The tiger shark is often known for having a particularly strange diet. Tiger sharks have been found with everything in their stomachs from clothing to license plates to tires and more!
Draw a picture of a tiger shark whose stomach you can see into, like an x-ray. What kinds of funny, weird things has your tiger shark eaten?!
