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Does the Remora Cause Any Harm to the Shark? Truth Revealed
You might have seen pictures of sharks with smaller fish attached to them and wondered if those hitchhikers cause any harm. The remora, often called the “suckerfish,” is famous for clinging onto sharks and other large marine animals. But does this close relationship hurt the shark in any way?
Understanding how remoras interact with sharks can clear up common misconceptions. While it may look like