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Why Are Shark's Teeth Black?

By , About.com GuideApril 12, 2012

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Most shark's teeth are black. (debivort)If you look carefully when you walk along a beach you may be lucky enough to find shark teeth! The trick to finding the teeth is to look for small black glossy shards, not white teeth like you'd see in the mouth of a living shark. White teeth from a dead shark decompose fairly quickly. Preserved teeth are very old and usually brown or black... Learn more

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