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shark of the day: crested bullhead shark, heterodontus galeatus

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crested bullhead sharks are uncommon bullhead sharks named for the prominent ridges above their eyes. they typically grow to be around 1.2 metres(~4 ft) long, though some have been reported to reach up to 1.5 meters(~5 ft) in length. crested bullhead sharks inhabit shallow rocky and coral reefs along the coast of western australia. they feed primarily on sea urchins, which can stain their teeth a purplish-pink colour, as well as other small invertebrates and fish.

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shark of the day: cloudy catshark, scyliorhinus torazame

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the cloudy catshark is a small, common species of catshark. they typically grow to be around 50 cm(~1.7 ft) in length. cloudy catsharks are found on and around shallow rocky reefs in the western pacific ocean off the coasts of japan, korea, the philippines, and china. they feed on small bony fish, crustaceans, and molluscs.

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getting my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow :,)

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getting my wisdom teeth removed today, shark is scheduled for 9 pm est so i wont miss today but i might miss/be late w anything after that just be patient with me please

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shark of the day: chilean angelshark, squatina armata

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the chilean angelshark is a rare species of angel shark thought to be extinct but has been recently redescribed. they can grow to be at least 1 metre(~3.3 ft) long and may grow larger. chilean angelsharks inhabit the muddy and sandy bottoms  in the southeastern pacific along the western coast of south america. they feed on a variety of bony fish, smaller elasmobranchs, molluscs, and crustaceans. the tips of their pectoral fins and part of their head are covered with enlarged, hook-like dermal denticles. they are considered critically endangered.

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shark of the day: longfin gulper shark, centrophorus longipinnis

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the longfin gulper shark is a small species of gulper shark named for the elongated base of its first dorsal fin. they are relatively small compared to other gulper sharks, only growing to be around 90 cm(~3 ft) long. longfin gulper sharks reside in the deep waters along the continental shelves and slopes throughout the western pacific, especially around taiwan, indonesia, and papua new guinea. they feed on small deep water fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.

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shark of the day: velvet catshark, parmaturus lanatus

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velvet catsharks are small deep sea catsharks named for the velvety texture of their skin. they are known from only one specimen, an immature male measuring 36 cm(~1.2 ft) long, so their full length is unknown. velvet catsharks can be found in deep water along the continental shelves of indonesia. they likely feed on small bony fish and invertebrates.

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shark of the day: smalltail shark, carcharhinus porosus

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the smalltail shark is a small species of requiem shark.they can grow to reach around 1.1 m(~3.6 ft) in length. smalltail sharks inhabit shallow coastal waters near river mouths and estuaries with muddy bottoms throughout the central western atlantic. their diet consists of small bony fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, and smaller elasmobranchs. they are considered critically endagered due to habitat loss and overfishing.

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shark of the day: tailspot lanternshark, etmopterus caudistigmus

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tailspot lanternsharks are small lanternsharks named for the dark mark on the upper lobe of their tail fins. they can reach a maximum length of only 31 cm(~1 ft). tailspot lanternsharks can be found along the deep water continental slopes off the coasts of new caledonia. they feed on small fish and invertebrates.

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shark of the day: broadgill catshark, apristurus riveri

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the broadgill catshark is a small species of deep water catshark. they can reach lengths of up to around 45 cm(~1.5 ft). broadgill catsharks are found in deep water along the continental shelves of the central western atlantic ocean throughout the gulf of mexico. they feed on small deep water bony fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods.

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shark of the day: taiwan spurdog, squalus formosus

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taiwan spurdogs are small dogfish sharks accidentally discovered in a taiwanese fish market in 2011. they can reach lengths of around 80 cm(~2.6 ft). taiwan spurdogs are found in deeper waters along the continental slopes around taiwan and japan. their prey consists of small crustaceans, bony fish, and cephalopods.

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shark of the day: sixgill sawshark, pliotrema warreni

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the sixgill sawshark is a small species of sawshark named for its six pairs of gill slits, a feature unique to its genus and the hexanchiform sharks. they can reach lengths of over 1.4 metres(~4.5 ft). sixgill sawsharks inhabit the deeper waters along the continental shelves and slopes of the southwestern indian ocean. they feed on small fish, crustaceans, and squid. along with having six gill slits, sixgill sawsharks differ from other sawsharks in that the barbs on their rostrum continue onto the sides of their head.

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shark of the day: common smoothhound, mustelus mustelus

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the common smoothhound shark is a medium-sized species of houndshark. they typically grow to be around 165 cm(~5.4 ft) in length. common smoothhounds are found throughout the eastern atlantic along the continental shelves and upper slopes in shallow and deeper water. they eat mainly small crustaceans along with cephalopods and bony fish.

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shark of the day: spatulasnout catshark, apristurus platyrhyncus

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spatulasnout catsharks, also know as borneo catsharks and flatnose catsharks, are small deep sea catsharks named for their especially flattened heads. they can grow to be around 80 cm(~2.6 ft) long. spatulasnout catsharks inhabit the deep water along the continental slopes of the western pacific around china, japan, and the philippines. they feed on small fish and invertebrates.

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shark of the day: bartail spurdog, squalus notocaudatus

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the bartail spurdog is a small species of dogfish named for the dark mark on the upper lobe of their caudal fin. their full length is unknown as the largest specimen was an immature male measuring 62 cm(~2ft), though they can likely reach lengths of around 75 cm(~2.5 ft). bartail spurdogs are found along the continental shelves of western australia. they likely feed on small bony fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.

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shark of the day: whitenose shark, nasolamia velox

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whitenose sharks are small requiem sharks named for the small white spots on the tip of their snouts. they can grow to be around 1.5 meters(~5 ft) long. whitenose sharks are found in shallow coastal waters of the central eastern pacific. their diet consists of bony fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.

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shark of the day: hoary catshark, apristurus canutus ------------------------------------------------------------ the hoary catshark is a small species of deepsea catshark. they can grow to be around 45 cm(~1.5 ft) in length. hoary catsharks are found in the deep water along the lower continental slopes of the western central atlantic. they feed on small bony fish and invertebrates.