Aquatic Alphabet - S

Welcome to the Aquatic Alphabet, where all letters are one with the sea! There are A LOT of entries I was able to find for the letter S, so much that I'll give you more time to complete this quiz! Good luck!

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Its skeleton is made of cartilage instead of bone. People who are afraid of this fish are considered to be galeophobic.	Shark
Also called the "dogs of the sea", these pinnipeds have a thick layer of blubber under their skin to warm them in icy waters.	Seal
These are slow-moving gastropods that can also live on land. They are known for their large external shell and slimy body.	Snail
An oily fish that is often packaged in tins, and commonly eaten by older people.	Sardine
A commercially crucial species of fish known for the deep red or pinkish color of its flesh.	Salmon
A variant of the species above with a red body and green head.	Sockeye
They lay their eggs on the seashore, where the hatched babies must then make its way back to the ocean while avoiding predators such as crabs or seagulls.	Sea Turtle
It's an amphibian with a long tail and short limbs, that was formerly believed to be able to withstand fire.	Salamander
These deep-sea fish have oversized teeth reminiscent of a particular prehistoric cat of the same name.	Sabertooth
An edible fish with an elongated snout that represents autumn in seasonal Japanese cuisine.	Saury
A flatfish that gets its name from its resemblance to a sandal. Its name is applied to other flatfish as well.	Sole
These prehistoric fish have existed for over 120 million years, and are the largest fish native to Chesapeake Bay. They have a long and sleek body with bony plates.	Sturgeon
Their name comes from their long and pointed bill that resembles a particular weapon. They lose all of their teeth and scales by adulthood.	Swordfish
One of these killed Steve Irwin by piercing its barb into his heart, causing him to bleed to death.	Stingray
It is the most venomous fish in the world. As an ambush predator, they boast a spiky body that allows them to camouflage in the ocean floor.	Stonefish
Native to the western Atlantic Ocean, this fish is known for its white body with black stripes over it.	Spadefish
They are small crustaceans with an elongated and semi-transparent body. They can be cooked into tempura.	Shrimp
These invertebrates lack a brain and are nocturnal, and they have a vegetable in their name.	Sea Cucumber
A female mythological figure that lures sailors to their demise with a song.	Siren
Sharing their name with a mammal, these fish are known for the fact that the males give birth.	Seahorse

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The largest bony fish in the world. It is known for its large, flat circular shape.	Sunfish
They appear similar to rays, but their main difference is that they lay eggs whilst rays give birth to live young.	Skate
They differ from seals by that they have ear flaps, and can rotate and "walk" on land.	Sea Lion
Their bodies are covered in pores that allow water to circulate through their body. They may live in a pineapple under the sea.	Sponge
An invertebrate with five limbs that can regenerate. They can reproduce both asexually and sexually.	Starfish
Also known as betta, these colorful fish are aggressive towards each other but also make great house pets.	Siamese Fighting Fish
They have a mild and sweet flavor, with meat that turns white when cooked.	Sea Bass
It is the fastest fish in the sea, reaching over 70 mph.	Sailfish
Their eyes are barrel-shaped and pointed upward. Their heads are transparent, revealing their eyes and brain.	Spookfish
You can find these birds near the seashore, being recognizable by their white feathers and yellow beak.	Seagull
When smoked, these fishes from the North Pacific Ocean become a staple of New York appetizing stores.	Sablefish
These urchins have a flower pattern in their center, and they (or their skeletons) can be found along the beach.	Sand Dollar
They are known for shooting ink as a defense mechanism, as well as having eight arms and two tentacles.	Squid
A common way of cooking these fish is by pan-frying them until they turn golden brown.	Smelt
They are small, silvery fish that are known for being great bait for bass.	Shiner
Also called macroalgae, these aquatic plants are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.	Seaweed
This shark is located near Alaskan and Russian waters, and has a sluggish nature. They can glide through the water with little body movement.	Sleeper Shark
They are reddish pink but have silvery bellies. Their name is related to the long snouts they have.	Snipefish
This fish is known for having been used in an experiment that contributed to the study of parallel evolution.	Stickleback
They are covered in armored spines around their head, with pectoral fins large enough to look like wings.	Searobin

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