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Shark skin is a sandpaper like surface which plays an important role in shark efficient movements. Internally, this skin is composed by millions of tiny scales which have form of teeth and form a tough mesh of a protein called collagen. This meshwork covers muscles and have them attached in a way that creates an armor which acts like an external skeleton. Links to other pages in this site What Color Is The Hammerhead Shark? How Many Teeth Does A Great White Shark Have? Why Do The Great White Sharks Attack Humans? Where Do Sharks Live? Why Do The Great White Sharks Attack Humans? |
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