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[Sharks teeth]Sharks Teeth

Human teeth have roots that keep them firmly anchored in our jaws. Sharks teeth do not have roots and can be very brittle, so they often break or fall out. They have many rows of back-up teeth behind the front row, so another tooth will move forward to fill the space.



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