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Bonnethead Shark Underwater

Bonnethead sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) are the first shark species discovered to be omnivorous. They ingest copious amounts of seagrass while feeding on crabs and are able to retain nutrients from the plants. Sharks in captivity that only had access to seagrass actually gained weight.

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Bonnethead sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) are the first shark species discovered to be omnivorous. They ingest copious amounts of seagrass while feeding on crabs and are able to retain nutrients from the plants. Sharks in captivity that only had access to seagrass actually gained weight.