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Skates & Rays

Skates and rays are closely related to sharks and can be found in many waters, including the UK. They have a skeleton made of cartilage, five pairs of gills located on their underside, and rough skin. To distinguish them, look at their tails: skates have thicker tails while rays have thin, whip-like tails. Skates lay eggs, while rays give birth to live young.

Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org

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