Shark Anatomy
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Although a few species of sharks venture into fresh water on occasion, all sharks are marine fishes.  They are an easily recognizable group of fish to most people, although their closest evolutionary relatives are the very different looking skates and rays.

To take a look at various aspects of shark anatomy click on selections below.

External Anatomy
    Fins
    Shark Skeleton
    Shark Eyes
    Gills
    Spiracle
    Teeth
    Ampullae of Lorenzini
    Lateral Line
    Skin

Internal Anatomy