As the top predator in the ocean, sharks have always been mysterious creatures in people's minds. However, among many sharks, one is considered to be the rarest shark in the world, and its name is "Sea Guardian".
1. Discovery and naming
The "Sea Guardian" shark was discovered in the early 20th century. A marine biologist accidentally discovered this mysterious creature while exploring the deep sea in the South Pacific. Because its shape and characteristics are obviously different from those of other sharks, scientists named it "Marine Guardian", which means its important protection of marine ecosystem.
2. Appearance characteristics
The most striking feature of the "Sea Guardian" shark is its unique body color, with golden spots in the dark blue, just like a shining gem. In addition, it is relatively small, generally only 2-3 meters long. Compared with other large sharks such as white shark and tiger shark, it is slimmer and lighter.
3. Living habits
"Sea Guardian" sharks mainly inhabit tropical and subtropical waters and like to move in shallow waters such as coral reefs and seagrass beds. They usually feed on small fish and crustaceans and are typical carnivores.
Unlike other sharks, the sea keeper is not a lonely hunter. They often form small groups to improve hunting efficiency. This kind of group behavior is quite rare in sharks, and it is also one of the obvious differences from other sharks.
4. Replication and protection
"Sea Guardian" sharks reproduce in a similar way to other sharks. Female sharks lay eggs in certain seasons, while male sharks guard and protect their eggs nearby. This kind of breeding method can protect the young sharks in the early stage of growth and improve the survival rate.
However, due to the influence of human activities, including overfishing and marine pollution, the number of "sea guardian" sharks has decreased sharply. In order to protect this rare species, many countries and international organizations have taken a series of measures, including setting up protected areas, limiting fishing and publicity and education.
5. Relationship with human beings
Although the popularity of "Marine Guardian" shark in human society is relatively low, its protective effect on marine ecosystem can not be ignored. As the top predators in the marine biological chain, they control the quantity and distribution of other organisms in the ocean and maintain the balance of the marine ecosystem.
In addition, sharks also have a positive impact on human life. For example, they help clean up animal carcasses and wastes in the ocean and reduce the degree of marine pollution. At the same time, sharks are also an important resource of tourism, attracting a large number of diving enthusiasts to watch and shoot.
final result
The world's rarest shark "Sea Guardian" has become a mysterious creature in people's minds because of its unique appearance and rare number. However, we should not only regard it as a strange creature, but also realize its important protective effect on marine ecosystem.
As human beings, we have the responsibility to protect and respect these mysterious and beautiful creatures and create a safe and sustainable living environment for them. Only in this way can we truly become the guardians of the ocean and protect the future of this blue planet.