Teeth – Did you know?

Sharks have a unique dental system where they can grow an endless supply of teeth. Their teeth are arranged in rows, and if one falls out, a new one from the row behind takes its place. Throughout their lifetime, sharks can grow approximately 20,000 teeth.

How many rows of teeth do sharks typically have?

What is unique about the supply of teeth in sharks?

Describe how shark teeth are arranged.

What happens when a shark loses a tooth?

How many teeth can sharks grow in their lifetime?