If a shark is in still water, what will happen?

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If a shark is in still water, what will happen?

2007-03-15 00:10:35 · 3 answers · asked by Paolo Ian L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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It will die. Sharks breathe through their gills and spiracles. And they do get water only by moving continuously. If they would stop and be in still water, probably for a long time, they will die due to lack of oxygen.

2007-03-15 00:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by TheGreatThinker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

nothing. Most sharks do need to keep moving (or keep water moving) over their gills, but if they are moving, it doesn't matter if the water is still or not. There are however a few species that actually can control their gill movement and can remain still even in still water.

2007-03-15 07:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by taliswoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The shark will swim as normal.

2007-03-15 07:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by adrian_08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋