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Can a shark be kept in a fish tank?

Asked: Anthony Adam, Last Updated:

Most species of shark are not suitable for domestic aquaria and not every species of shark sold by pet stores make good inhabitants for personal aquaria. Some species of sharks can also be kept well in home saltwater aquaria.

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