Why Does The Sevengill Shark Have Seven Gills?

Join shark scientist Kristian Parton as he dives into a creature on the broadnose sevengill shark - an ancient shark species! Kristian looks at sevengill sharks, asking important questions like: why do sevengill sharks have seven gills? He's also joined by shark scientist Meghan Holst, who's researching sevengill sharks in San Francisco Bay.

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Minorities In Aquarium & Zoo Science (MIAZS) (@MIAZS_Now & MIAZS.org)
University of California, Davis

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Shark Bytes is a youtube channel dedicated to bringing you all the latest news, research and information about sharks around the world! Kristian Parton is a current marine biologist and shark researcher who has spent many years working with sharks in the field and laboratory. Having a passion for sharks and rays from a young age, Kristian now wants to bring the weird and wonderful world of sharks to your screens at home!

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