Shark, Blue Shark, Museum Quality, Hand Painted, Rubber Requiem Shark, Realistic, Toy, Figure, Replica, Kids, Gift, 5 Inches CH613 BB166

This Blue shark 3" figure includes hand painted features to give it realistic details that are true to natural anatomy. This figure is considered a Museum quality replica. Highest Quality Natural Rubber. Blue sharks are light-bodied with long pectoral fins. Like many other sharks, blue sharks are counter shaded: the top of the body is deep blue, lighter on the sides, and the underside is white. The male blue shark commonly grows (6.0 to 9.3 ft.) at maturity, whereas the larger females commonly grow to (7.2 to 10.8 ft.) at maturity. Large specimens can grow to (12 ft.) long. Occasionally, an outsized blue shark is reported, with one widely printed claim of a length (20 ft.), but no shark even approaching this size has been scientifically documented. The blue shark is fairly elongated and slender in build and typically weighs from 27 to 55 kg (60 to 121 lb.) in males and from (205 to 401 lb.) in large females. Occasionally, a female in excess of (10 ft.) will weigh over 204 kg (450 lb.). The heaviest reported weight for the species was (862 lb.). However, anecdotal claims exist for the species to exceptionally reach (1,800€“2,000 lb.) in weight, though these are not verified. The blue shark is also ectothermic and it has a unique sense of smell. Oceanic and pelagic, usually off the edge of the continental shelf from 0 to 1148.3 ft. [0 to 350 m] (deeper in warmer waters). Migrations often follow major trans-oceanic currents. They occasionally venture inshore at night, particularly around oceanic islands or where the continental shelf is narrow. Their nursery areas are offshore. The shark is located world-wide in temperate and tropical oceanic waters (temperature 44.6 to 77ºF [7 to 25ºC], preferably 53.6 to 68ºF [12 to 20ºC], latitude 60ºN to 50ºS. Possibly the most wide-ranging of sharks because they live in such a broad range of areas.   Thanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. Whether you're searching for a great gift or seeking educational designs for displays, we€™ve got you covered. At Collectible Wildlife Gifts, our products appeal to a wide range of customers, including family, friends, and educators. Our products are trusted and used by professional organizations as well including aquariums, zoos, and movie studios. Our extensive line of products boasts everything from plush sharks to educational animal growth cycles. Our products bring joy to recipients, and serve as valuable educational resources, sparking curiosity and fostering learning. Discover the wonders of the natural world with Collectible Wildlife Gifts. Browse our collection today!