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Are rays sharks?

No, but they are closely related to the shark.  They also have a skeleton made of cartilage and they are distinguishable by their flattened body and wide large pectoral fins, and the fact that their gills are on the ventral surface of the body.

Category:
  • Marine Life
  • Sharks
Keywords: scuba diving faqs, marine life, sharks Author:
JGD
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