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Description
Name: Walrus Shark
Latin name: Odobenusodon dentabominabiles
Family: Requiem Sharks
Region: Southern Atlantic Ocean
Diet: Fish, bivalves, squid, crustaceans
Ancestor: Lemon Shark
Habitat: Subtropical Oceans
Lifespan: 40-45 years
The Walrus Shark has two elongated tusks hence it's name "Walrus Shark". These sharks can grow up to 4 meters in length and inhabit subtropical waters near coastal waters. Often active at night, these sharks mainly prey on fish, bivalves, squid and crustaceans. Unlike other species of shark, it gives birth to live young.

Description
Name: Walrus Shark
Latin name: Odobenusodon dentabominabiles
Family: Requiem Sharks
Region: Southern Atlantic Ocean
Diet: Fish, bivalves, squid, crustaceans
Ancestor: Lemon Shark
Habitat: Subtropical Oceans
Lifespan: 40-45 years
The Walrus Shark has two elongated tusks hence it's name "Walrus Shark". These sharks can grow up to 4 meters in length and inhabit subtropical waters near coastal waters. Often active at night, these sharks mainly prey on fish, bivalves, squid and crustaceans. Unlike other species of shark, it gives birth to live young.