They are usually found in the deep oceans and seas and are usually quite large in size.
They generally do not live in freshwater.
The market only sell smaller scale of sharks around 35-40cm long and the market price is around $11/kg.
Sharks have a covering of dermal denticles to protect itself from any damage and also several sets of replaceable teeth.
They are easily identified by the fins at the back of the shark.
They have 5-7 gills slits to help them in breathing.
It depends on the species for it's size and weight, and it varies differently.
The texture of shark is rather tough, the fins of the shark that is usually used for a very classic Chinese dish- Shark Fin's Soup are virtually tasteless but value for the texture.
But the meat of the shark s said to taste like chicken.
One example is a Teochew cold dish: Jellied Shark Meat (鲨鱼冻）- sha yu dong.
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It is usually eaten chilled as an appetizer.
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