Today’s FOTD is on the Pacific angel shark. While Pacific angel
sharks may closely resemble rays, a few distinctive
characteristics define them as sharks. First, the pectoral fins
of Pacific angel sharks are partially separated from their
heads, while rays have pectoral fins that are entirely attached
to their heads. Also, these sharks have gill slits on the sides
of their heads, while rays have gills on the bottom of their
heads. Finally, the mouth of the Pacific angel shark is on the
front of its head, rather than on the bottom of its head like a
ray’s mouth. Pacific angel sharks are the perfect marine example
of why you can’t judge a book by its cover! Be sure to check out
Oceana.org/Explore for your weekend fact fix and I’ll see you
Monday! The Greenland shark is a cold water shark, living in the
northern Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Its flesh is poisonous to
humans if eaten fresh. Check out our full list of creatures and
come back tomorrow for another random fact! Holly Beck has an
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