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What does a shark have instead of bones?


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Sharks:

  1. Chondrichthyes are jawed fishes with a cartilaginous skeleton.
  2. Sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras are among the many species in this class.
  3. They are usually sea creatures.
  4. Sharks, unlike other fish, lack bones.
  5. Instead, they have cartilage, a softer tissue that is lighter than bones and allows them to swim faster.

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