• Decoy321@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I know you already found the answer, but I want to add that shark skin is only smooth in one direction, if at all. The scales are made of V-shaped grooves, like their teeth. Their skin can definitely break yours if rubbed in the wrong direction at a fast enough speed.

    I can personally vouch for this. I used to volunteer at aquariums. The sharks and manta rays were my favorite exhibits to work in. Penguins were dope too, but they smell.

    • drekly@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Sorry but you’re wrong, sharks are well known for having the smoothest skin