Sharks have existed for more than 450 million years, whereas the earliest tree, lived around 350 million years ago. As apex predators (animals that are at the top of the food chain), sharks play an important role in the ecosystem by maintaining the species below them in the food chain – helping remove the weak and sick, helping keep the ocean and fish populations healthy.ĭiscover our favourite facts about sharks below! 1. Through their evolution, sharks have shaped our oceans into the rich habitats we know today.
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