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crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai)

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Image thumbnail shows a illustration of a shark resting its head on a pillow.

Do sharks sleep?

It's a common misconception that no sharks ever sleep.

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crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai)

crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai)

The crocodile shark (Pseudocarcharias kamoharai) inhabits tropical and subtropical...

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