Omnivorous shark species

Bonnethead shark

Question-Recently, scientists have discovered Omnivorous shark species called-
(a)Bonnethead shark
(b)Houndshark
(c)Catshark
(d)Hammerhead shark
Answer- (a)
Related facts-

  • Bonnethead shark is the first known omnivorous shark species recently discovered by scientists.
  • The species graze upon seagrass besides, eating bony fish, crabs, snails and shrimps.
  • Its diet contains 60% of seagrass.
  • The shark is abundant in the shallow waters of the Western Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico.

References-

https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-times-of-india-mumbai-edition/20180908/282239486513891