Dusky Shark

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Dusky Shark

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Author: Ghirin

Keywords: marine, sharks

Date Released: Sept 5, 2005

Current DuskySharkGh_2004.ztd dated 9 November 2004

File Size: 3.4 Mb

Compatibility: MM and CC

Description: The dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) has a wide distribution among the coastlines of temperate and tropical regions, with major populations found in the western Atlantic Ocean, western Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Pacific coast, and Australian waters. This shark prefers the relatively shallow waters of continental shelves. Young dusky sharks may congregate in bays and estuaries; however, adult dusky sharks avoid areas of low salinity. Dusky sharks are highly migratory. The exact path of migration varies with specific shark populations and is seasonal in nature.

Dusky sharks prey on bottom-dwelling fish and invertebrates (i.e., skates, crabs, flatfish). They will also feed on pelagic fishes. Dusky sharks are viviparous with litter sizes ranging from 3 to 14 pups.

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DuskySharkGh_2004.zip          DuskySharkGh_2004.ztd         uca: 40EC8047 dated 9 Nov 04

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40ec8047.uca date: Tue Nov  9 21:10:34 2004
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Animal Type: 40EC8047

Dusky Shark

The dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) has a wide distribution among the
coastlines of temperate and tropical regions, with major populations found in
the western Atlantic Ocean, western Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Pacific
coast, and Australian waters.  This shark prefers the relatively shallow
waters of continental shelves.  Young dusky sharks may congregate in bays and
estuaries; however, adult dusky sharks avoid areas of low salinity.  Dusky
sharks are highly migratory.  The exact path of migration varies with specific
shark populations and is seasonal in nature. 
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Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Aquatic; Location: Tropical Oceans Worldwide
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 95.
Preferred shelter: Sunken Ship (MM).
Animal can swim in tanks and must stay in tanks.
Cannot be used in original Zoo Tycoon: cKeeperFoodType (11) is not 0 to 5.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Sea Anemone (MM), Barnacles (MM), Brittle Sea Star (MM), Clam Bed (MM)
Divercate Tree Coral (MM), Feather Duster Worm (MM), Fire Coral (MM)
Kelp (MM), Sea Lettuce (MM), Sea Star (MM), Seaweed (MM), Sea Grass (MM)
Stove Pipe Sponge (MM), Tube Worm (MM)

Rocks:
Small Ocean Floor Rock (MM), Medium Coral Formation (MM)
Large Ocean Floor Rock (MM), Medium Ocean Floor Rock (MM)
Large Coral Formation (MM), Isle Rock (MM)

Other specifically liked items:
Giant Pacific Clam (MM), Treasure Chest (MM), Deep Sea Diver Statue (MM)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 2-6 with 20 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 40 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 40 grid squares):
40 Salt Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 40 grid squares):
8 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Divercate Tree Coral (MM)

Rocks (for exhibit with 40 grid squares):
19 Small Ocean Floor Rock (MM), which is its most liked rock.

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