The aquarium is new to caring for tiger sharks ; in fact, nearly all aquariums are, since the species is rarely kept in captivity (only two other aquariums in the U.S. have tiger sharks in residence). How long do tiger sharks live in captivity? Despite living up to 50 years in the wild, tiger sharks … Read more
Fish: Salmon, cod, halibut, marlin, tuna, ladyfish, herring and sardines Pinnipeds: Seals, fur seals, walruses and sea lions . Cetaceans: Whales, dolphins and porpoises. Mollusks: Clams, oysters and mussels. What fish is very important in the Pacific Coast? Northern Anchovies , the Most Important Prey Fish in the U.S. Pacific Ocean. What animals only live … Read more
The Atlantic sharpnose shark is the most common inshore species in many areas of the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is small, growing to only about 4 feet in length. These sharks, along with 5 or 6 other species, are often called “sand sharks”. Are there shark attacks in the Gulf of Mexico? There have … Read more