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The Blowfish on Chimaera

Chimaeras, also known as ghostsharks or ratfish, are unique and ancient relatives of sharks and rays. They have hard bony plates for crushing food, unlike sharks’ replaceable teeth, and possess a venomous spine for defense. Mostly found in deep sea environments, these fascinating creatures have been around for over 450 million years, making them important to ocean ecosystems.

Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org

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