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SHARKWEEK: Bramble Sharkby =squeedgemonster

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Shark no. 2 for *Polarkeet's #SharkWeekSketchJam, the BRAMBLE SHARK.

The bramble shark is a very interesting and elusive fellow! Sharks have a sandpaper-like texture due to being covered in dermal denticles --flexible, collagenous tooth-like scales that reduce water resistance-- and the bramble shark is no different. Only this species takes it to the EXTREME and has protruding thorn-like denticles scattered all over its flabby, slimy body.

My interpretation is highly exaggerated, but after I read about it I kind of envisioned it almost like a Pokemon, haha.

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