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Discover cartilage, the flexible connective tissue cushioning joints and shaping body parts like the nose and ears. Learn about its vital role in movement and support!
This cartilaginous skeleton is lighter and more flexible than bone, allowing sharks to be incredibly agile predators. It also makes fossilization rare, as cartilage decays much faster than bone.
Instead of bones, sharks have skeletons made entirely of cartilage, a flexible and durable connective tissue. This makes them lighter and more agile in the water, contributing to their impressive predatory abilities.
