Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Shark
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| gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
Commonly displayed in aquariums
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Pelagic
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| gptkbp:body_shape |
Streamlined
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Spring to summer
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| gptkbp:color |
Blue on top, white underneath
Countershaded for camouflage |
| gptkbp:color_variation |
Some individuals may appear gray
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| gptkbp:coloration |
Darker with age
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
International agreements in place
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Near Threatened
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Featured in marine conservation efforts
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| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:carnivore
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Top predator in marine food webs
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| gptkbp:fins |
Long and slender
Pointed dorsal fin |
| gptkbp:fishing_impact |
Population decline observed
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| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Longlining
Protected in some areas Catch and release practices advocated Common in commercial fisheries |
| gptkbp:fishing_value |
Valued for meat and fins
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| gptkbp:genetic_studies |
Conducted to understand population structure
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| gptkbp:geographic_distribution |
Worldwide
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| gptkbp:gills |
Five pairs
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Open ocean
Coastal waters |
| gptkbp:habitat_range |
Up to 350 meters
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| gptkbp:has_pet |
60 cm at birth
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| gptkbp:has_skin |
Rough due to dermal denticles
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blue shark
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Occasional attacks reported
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| gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to |
Climate change effects
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| gptkbp:length |
3.5 meters
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
20 years
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| gptkbp:migration |
Water temperature changes
Seasonal migration patterns Follow prey availability |
| gptkbp:predators |
Larger sharks
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
Promoted through documentaries
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| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Mako_shark
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Ovoviviparous
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
Ecological role in marine ecosystems
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
Studied for migratory patterns
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Prionace_glauca
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| gptkbp:senses |
Good vision and smell
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| gptkbp:social_behavior |
May form schools during feeding
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
Solitary or in small groups
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| gptkbp:speed |
Fast and agile
Up to 60 km/h |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
Remoras attach to them
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| gptkbp:threats |
Overfishing
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| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
Shark diving experiences offered.
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| gptkbp:weight |
200 kg
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
Pollution and habitat degradation
Juveniles more vulnerable |
| gptkbp:youth_programs |
4 to 135 pups
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