Sharks skeleton is made up of _________________

Cartilage

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Bone

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Cartilage and Bone

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Muscle

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Solution

The correct option is A
Cartilage

Sharks have a skeleton that is made out of cartilage and connective tissue, making them different from bony fish and land vertebrates. Cartilage is found in our ears and nose. It is flexible, durable, and has about half the density of bone.

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