Sharks

Sharks are a diverse group of elasmobranch fish known for their cartilaginous skeletons, multiple rows of teeth, and role as apex predators in marine ecosystems. They are also a colloquial term for illegal moneylenders who charge extremely high interest rates.

Why it’s in the news: Sharks are in the news due to scientific research into their predictive abilities for hurricanes and a police crackdown on illegal loan sharks.

Latest on Sharks

• Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions
• All Blacks great Ma’a Nonu to face New Zealand in Sharks debut
• 29 arrested in crackdown on loan sharks who charged victims 3,000% in interest
• From paint to petrol bombs: Malaysian loan sharks get more brazen

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