They’re highly directional and help with smooth swimming. And they’re basically thousands of little teeth rather than actual scales. They have the same structure as teeth too, a pulp core surrounded by dentin, with an enamel exterior.
They’re not razor sharp due to being so tiny, but are as coarse as sandpaper.
It’s weird you say that, 'cause every shark I’ve ever pet has been super smooth. In every direction.
https://usa.oceana.org/blog/shark-fact-friday-12-super-scales/
They’re highly directional and help with smooth swimming. And they’re basically thousands of little teeth rather than actual scales. They have the same structure as teeth too, a pulp core surrounded by dentin, with an enamel exterior.
They’re not razor sharp due to being so tiny, but are as coarse as sandpaper.
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/people/branson-reese