Why Do Sharks Live in the Sunlight Zone

The sunlit zone is home to a wide variety of marine species because plants can grow there and water temperatures are relatively warm. Lots of marine animals can be found in the sunlit zone including sharks, tuna, mackerel, jellyfish, sea turtles, seals and sea lions and stingrays.

Why does most ocean life live in the sunlight zone?

It is also called the euphotic zone. Here there is enough light penetrating the water to support photosynthesis. Because photosynthesis occurs here, more than 90 percent of all marine life lives in the sunlit zone.

What type of sharks live in the sunlight zone?

Most of the time, great white sharks live in the sunshine zone, or Epipelagic zone.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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