Why do sharks have to keep moving to stay alive?

Moment of Um

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

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🗓️ 28 May 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

If there’s one thing that’s generally known about sharks, it’s that they have sharp teeth. But have you heard they have to keep moving to stay alive? Why is that? In this episode we talk to shark scientist Melissa Cristina Marquez about this very question.

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