Shark Project
Matthew Houston
Organs
Heart- Used to pump blood throughout the body.
Kidney- Extracts waste from blood, balances body fluids and forms urine.
Liver- Produces bile and breaks down fats in the small intestine.
Pancreas- Helps in digestion and regulates blood sugar.
Small Intestine- Absorbs nutrients from the food.
Large Intestine- Absorbs water from the indigestible food matter.
Stomach- Break down and digest food.
Esophagus- Carries food, water, and saliva from the mouth to the body.
Rectum- Controls the expulsion of feces.
Claspers- These are only found on male sharks.
Lateral Line- Detects movement and vibration in the water.
Gills- They exchange different gases in and out of the animal.
Facts
B. A dogfish shark usually lives from about 20-30 years.
C. They typically live in the Pacific Ocean.