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Are Sharks Fish? Exploring the Classification of Sharks

Understanding the Definition of “Fish” To understand whether sharks are considered fish, it’s important to first understand what the term “fish” actually means. In general, fish are aquatic vertebrates with gills that typically have fins and scales. However, there are some exceptions to this definition, such as eels, which lack scales, and lampreys, which lack jaws and true fins. The…