Published
3 years agoon
By
Mike Peck
Did You Know? A shark’s skin feels exactly like sandpaper because it is made up of tiny teeth-like structures called placoid scales which are also known as dermal denticles. These scales point in the direction of the tail and help reduce friction from the water when the shark swims.
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