Wilson: Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna lewini)
The hammerhead shark is often not taken seriously because of their silly appearance. However, a long face gives them better eyesight and more space for ampullae of lorenzini. The ampullae of lorenzini are the little holes you see under a shark’s snout. They use that to electricity in the water. Through these they can feel their prey that they seek out.
I think Wilson is this shark because of how much people underestimate him. They just see him as any other guy but he ends up committing murder later on. However, he works very hard and is better than what people expect him to be.
BONUS FACT:
The Bonnethead Hammerhead shark can reproduce asexually.
Myrtle: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)
Nurse sharks are very friendly and beautiful creatures. They are very sociable and friendly. They will often form groups of individuals and form and pile together on the ocean floor. They are also friendly to humans and divers as well. However, they are constantly threatened by humans because they are so friendly. People tend to farm these sharks. That’s why these happy slow moving creatures are vulnerable to being endangered.
I think Myrtle is this shark because of how Tom takes advantage of her. He promised her a happier life with more riches. She believed in Tom and he was just taking advantage of her.
BONUS FACT:
American Alligators prey on these sharks!
A bit of a short post today so sorry about that 🙂