BLUE SHARK ATTACKS
Blue sharks are considered dangerous, and there have been attacks on people.
Blue sharks are pelagic; they are found in open waters. Like most pelagic sharks, they are found worldwide. Atlantic blue sharks migrate east across the Atlantic Ocean each year, following the warm Gulf Stream waters.
Blue sharks are found in all the tropical and temperate ocean waters of the world.
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Blue shark
The blue shark, Prionace glauca is a carcharhinid shark which is found in the deep waters of the world's temperate and tropical oceans.
Blue Shark
The blue shark is one of the most easily recognized sharks. It has a distinct colouration, a deep indigo blue from above and a vibrant blue on its sides, changing to white underneath.
Blue shark
Prionace glauca
Blue sharks are considered to be dangerous and are thought to be responsible for attacks on ship and air disaster victims.
Blue shark (Prionace glauca)
The blue shark (Prionace glauca) is easily identified by its beautifully coloured slender body, which is a deep indigo-blue across the back... More 17 Images 5 Videos ...
Blue shark (Prionace glauca):
The graceful blue shark is well known to scuba divers and commercial fishers - they have been seen circling divers and have followed fishing boats for days, eating stray fish.
Blue sharks are found off the coast of every continent except Antarctica.
The whale shark is the largest of all fish and can grow up to 12m long and weigh up to 12,000kg.
Blue Shark (1)
Hammerhead Shark (1): about 7 ft long
Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola (2)
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Blue shark (P. glauca)
Rhizoprionodon
Milk shark (R. acutus) Â- Brazilian sharpnose shark (R. lalandii) Â- Pacific sharpnose shark (R. longurio) Â- Grey sharpnose shark (R. oligolinx) Â- Caribbean sharpnose shark (R. porosus) Â- Australian sharpnose ...
14. Blue Shark, Prionace glauca - up to 13', found over shallow muddy bottoms and on the open sea. Disjunct distribution along Atlantic Coast. Feed on small schooling fishes.
Discussion Blue Sharks are common and well known to commercial fishers and whalers. Ordinarily they feed on small schooling fishes; however, they are known to follow vessels for days feeding on offal.
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A Blue Shark off the coast of San Diego
A Blue Tang in Sydney Harbour
A Blue Trevally at Osprey Reef
A Blue Whiptail at North Solitary Island
A Bluebarred Parrotfish at Shiprock
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Other sharks reputed to be especially dangerous are the tiger and blue sharks and the mako. Sharks are extremely sensitive to motion and to the scent of blood.
Blue Sharks have been recorded to have had 135 offspring whereas some sharks have as little as two.
Predators: Rockhopper penguins are eaten by blue sharks, leopard seals and fur seals. Eggs and chicks are eaten by many birds, including skuas, petrels, and Dominican gulls.
The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
7. The narrowtooth shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus)
8. The hammerhead shark (Sphyma spp.*)
9. The spinner shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna)
10. The blue shark (Carcharhinus glauca) ...
 See also: Shark, Whale, Tiger, Prion, Cod
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