Galapagos Shark

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Galapagos Shark

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Author: Ghirin

Keywords: marine, sharks

Date Released: Sept 4, 2005

Current GalapogosSharkGh_2004.ztd dated 2 February 2005

File Size: 3.55 Mb

Compatibility: MM and CC

Description: The Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is a common resident in the coastal waters of many tropical islands. This shark prefers shallow waters but has been known to swim in the deep water between islands. They are usually found near coral reefs.

Galapagos sharks feed on bottom-dwelling fishes such as flatfish and triggerfish. It is a viviparous species with litter sizes ranging from 6 to 16 pups. The young sharks form "nurseries" in shallow water to avoid predation by larger sharks.

This shark is known for its display when it feels threatened. The back is arched, the head is raised, and the pectoral and tail fins are lowered. The shark then swims in a twisting, rolling motion.

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GalapogosSharkGh_2004.ztd                          uca: 41C75BC4 dated 2 February 2005

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Animal Type: 41C75BC4

Galapagos Shark

The Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is a common resident in the
coastal waters of many tropical islands.  This shark prefers shallow waters
but has been known to swim in the deep water between islands.  They are
usually found near coral reefs.
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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:
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), Purple Sea Urchin (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.