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Survival of the Fittest

Sand tiger shark “eggs hatch in the uterine chamber when the embryos are about 17 cm (6.7 in) in length. The largest and most advanced embryo in each chamber (usually the first hatched) kills and consumes younger developing siblings (intrauterine cannibalism). After preying on their siblings, the two remaining embryos feed on any eggs present.

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When they are about 10 cm (4 in) in length… the mouth of the (sand tiger shark) embyro becomes functional and teeth are formed [inside the mother shark]. Three rows of long needle-like front teeth protrude from their open mouth. The back teeth are molar-like. (Aquarium of the Pacific) Shark teeth are covered in fluoride,