Thresher Shark Jaw by danapommet
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Thresher sharks are found in all temperate and tropical oceans of the world. They grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) long. The common name is derived from a distinctive thresher like tail which can be as long as the body of the shark itself. The teeth of a Thresher, serrated for efficient cutting, rim its cartilaginous jaw. When those in the front drop out or are lost, teeth in the second row move forward into place. The spare teeth, in the second row, are always larger than those in use and in this way keep up with the sharks growth. During a period of 10 years, a shark may produce, use and shed 24,000 teeth. This jaw was about 2 feet (61 cm) wide. This photo was taken in St. Augustine, FL at the Lightner Museum and information next to this exhibit. It is a good zoom. I have not been posting as often because I am so behind on commenting.
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Dana
Comments (32)
Faemike55
When the dentist said "Open Wide" he meant it! Cool capture Dana
ronmolina
I would not want to be bitten by that! Nice capture!
mgtcs
Very interesting image Dana, marvelous shot as usual!
ArtistKimberly
Incredibly Fantastic,
durleybeachbum
I have often wished we humans had that renewal arrangement!
prutzworks
thanx for info
whaleman
This image never fails to make people think of the possible outcome of a meeting with one of these guys! In fact, man is the more dangerous animal by a long shot...I just haven't been bitten by a man though. I'm with Andrea, a second line of teeth for myself would have been useful, ha ha.
jayfar
Now you can see why dentists always look down in the mouth!! Nice shot Dana and don't worry about the commenting.
Jean_C
Impressive jaw , and 24,000 teeth! Superb capture, Dana!
Hendesse
A superb shot and very interesting informations. Of these teeth, I do not want to be bitten.
alanwilliams
like you i dont have the time always for commenting, dont let it stop you posting your, always interesting shots
blinkings
Very nice mate. I've seen a few on my travels over the years. They use this tail to whack bait balls!
jmb007
jolies dents!!
Richardphotos
ouch!! what a bite that shark could have made
eekdog
great info you provided and a cool shot.
FredNunes
Great info and photo. Amazing about the teeth. Wow.
jendellas
That is a big mouth, scary!!! xx
Leije
Very impressive text and capture, Dana !
Katraz
I bet his dentist bill was big.
flavia49
stunning capture
MrsRatbag
24,000 teeth? That's an awful lot of sharp surfaces...great capture of this very instructional wall plaque, Dana!
dochtersions
Such an impressing photo, and info about it, you shared with us, my friend. Amazing how big it's teeth are, a bit scary it looks too, as your POV is great, and it looks like this kind of open mouth is ready for catching/eating the viewer. :)
sharky_
Every time I'm kayaking, I'm always on the look out for his relatives. Good info and nice shot. Aloha
Cyve
Fantastique trophé et merveilleuse capture !!!
pixeluna
That's quite an information, Dana. Just looking at the image, you could just imagine how much meat this guy have eaten. Hopefully no humans!
tennesseecowgirl
Sort of like he was smiling at the camera for you :) great shot
ia-du-lin
very impressive shot.
moochagoo
I recognize the little dog's jaw of my aunt.
JuliSonne
Very interesting informations. DANGER!!!
junge1
Great shot and information Dana. When I went to Water Survival School at Homesteat AFB in 1976, part of the program was to simulate water landings to enable the pilot to survive if he had to bail out. A big part of the classroom portion of the school was go through the different kinds of sharks that could be encountered when a waterlanding (via parachute) was unavoidable.