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Who wins?
Atlantic Torpedo 1 (33.3%)
Sand tiger (Grey Nurse) Shark 2 (66.7%)
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Atlantic Torpedo v Sand tiger (Grey Nurse) Shark
Topic Started: Mar 26 2014, 09:19 PM (1,498 Views)
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Atlantic Torpedo - Torpedo nobiliana
The Atlantic torpedo or dark electric ray (Torpedo nobiliana) is a species of electric ray in the family Torpedinidae. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to Brazil in the west and from Scotland to West Africa and off southern Africa in the east, occurring at depths of up to 800 m (2,600 ft). Younger individuals generally inhabit shallower, sandy or muddy habitats, whereas adults are more pelagic in nature and frequent open water. Up to 1.8 m (6 ft) long and weighing 90 kg (200 lb), the Atlantic torpedo is the largest known electric ray. Like other members of its genus, it has an almost circular pectoral fin disk with a nearly straight leading margin, and a robust tail with a large triangular caudal fin. Distinctive characteristics include its uniform dark color, smooth-rimmed spiracles (paired respiratory openings behind the eyes), and two dorsal fins of unequal size. Solitary and nocturnal, the Atlantic torpedo is capable of generating up to 220 volts of electricity to subdue its prey or defend itself against predators. Its diet consists mainly of bony fishes, though it also feeds on small sharks and crustaceans.

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Sand tiger (Grey Nurse) Shark - Carcharias taurus
The sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus), grey nurse shark, spotted ragged tooth shark, or blue-nurse sand tiger is a species of shark that inhabits coastal waters worldwide. It lives close to the shorelines and sandy beaches of North America, hence the name sand tiger shark. It also dwells in the waters of Japan, Australia, and South Africa. Despite its fearsome appearance and strong swimming ability, it is a relatively placid and slow-moving shark. This species has a sharp, pointy head, and a bulky body. The sand tiger's length can reach 3.0 to 3.4 meters (9.8 to 11.2 ft). They are grey with reddish-brown spots on their backs. The sand tiger prefers to hunt close to shore, and shivers (groups) have been observed to hunt large schools of fish. Their diet consists of bony fish, crustaceans, squid, and skates. The sand tiger's length on average can reach up to 3.0 to 3.4 meters (9.8 to 11.2 ft); they can weigh 159 kg (350 pounds).

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Mar 26 2014, 03:40 PM
Atlantic Torpedo vs grey nurse shark( or some other shark you think is fair ) please
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Vobby
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I would love some more knowledgeable member to post here some info, especially about the torpedo. By now, I've problems in seeing what the shark could to to win, it would be shocked both if attacking and if attacked...
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I specialize in smaller reef fish, such as anthias, gobies, blennies, etc, this would be an unusual fight. The Sand Tiger could obviously rip off a piece of it's challenger, but it could get shocked or possibly killed due to the electric shock....
For now 50/50 or stalemate.
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It depends on whether the shock is deadly enought or not to kill the shark before the shark rips the electric ray apart I wait till someone post information about the torpedos shock before I decide
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