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Vivica

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Not only do they bite, but they have pointy scales? Jeebus, talk about untouchable.
 
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Sorry to be a downer everyone, but I agree with Ripley. I study marine biology, so I know sharks. They only thing I have to prove this story false is the fact the guy is giving a shark belly rubs and he doesn't seem to have any cuts, abrasions, or bruises on his hand.

Shark skin is actually scales, known as denticles, which are embedded in the dermis (lower layer of skin), with their point directed posteriorly (towards the tail). The morphology of these denticles is particular to each shark species, and in most cases, these denticles keep getting bigger as the animal grows (these skin denticles are shed and replaced just like sharks' teeth).
So, if you happen to rub with your naked skin against the shark, in the direction opposite that of the orientation of the denticle tips, you could get seriously grazed and chafed.

I DID IT AGAIN
Believing everything I come across. :eek:
Oh well at least I have a feeble excuse :rolleyes:
ME AND MY "BIRD BRAIN"
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apatrimo94

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Lol, it's ok Antoinette, when I first saw it yesterday, I actually thought it was real until Riply posted those links then I thought about it.
 

wildheart

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Lol, it's ok Antoinette, when I first saw it yesterday, I actually thought it was real until Riply posted those links then I thought about it.

Me and my "Bird Brain" I still enjoyed it though :rolleyes:

So did I!
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SharonC

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Now that makes sense! I couldn't understand how any man could be that stupid! Then again, I fell for it! LOL!
 
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Wow from SHARK to BULL in just the blink of an eye! :11:
 

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