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INTRODUCING BLUE SHARKS

Blue sharks are found all over the world.

The most widely distributed shark in the world, the blue shark (also known as the blue dog or the blue whaler) is known for its dark blue skin on its dorsal side (and bright white skin on its ventral, or bottom, side), love of cold water, and likelihood to approach surfers, divers, and fishermen with curiosity. The blue shark is considered the most elegant of all sharks—its long, slim body, slender pectoral fins , and tendency to move slowly allow it to seemingly dance through the water.

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