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[–] Decoy321@lemmy.world 45 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's hilariously stupid. In 2005 one dude was cleaning an aquarium's shark tank and cut his arm on a passing shark.

https://sourcenm.com/2021/10/15/new-mexicos-shark-attack/

Still counts.

[–] Caspase8@aussie.zone 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

How does one cut one's arm on a passing shark? Sharks are smooth as can be.

Edit: Never mind just read the article and he cut his arm on a tooth while the shark swam past open-mouthed.

[–] Decoy321@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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 3 points 2 years ago

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