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What are sharks?
· 13 min · S1 E429
Episode What are sharks?
Did you know that sharks are actually older than trees, older than dinosaurs, and even older than the rings of Saturn?! Dive into the deep blue sea with Mira and Finn to uncover the amazing, real-life secrets of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures! Forget what you've seen in scary movies—sharks are ancient survivors with actual superpowers. Discover how they use special jelly-filled pores to literally feel the heartbeat of a fish hidden under the sand!
Want to hear something totally gross? Find out the crazy (and disgusting!) way a shark cleans out its tummy by throwing its entire stomach out of its mouth! Eww! We'll also meet the biggest fish in the entire world, a massive 60-foot giant that weighs as much as ten elephants but eats some of the tiniest food in the ocean. Plus, learn about a freezing cold, deep-sea shark that can live for over 400 years!
Join us for this fin-tastic underwater adventure to find out why sharks are actually incredible ocean guardians that need our protection. Don't worry, the only thing you'll catch is some seriously awesome knowledge!
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