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Are shark dorsal fin a bone?

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yes sharks have bones made of cartilage too move and bend more and the rays are made of cartilage as well. Easy for a 10-year old like me!

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No; sharks are cartilaginous.

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The Shark does not have a backbone.

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no its cartilage

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