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How many teeth does a great white shark have in its lifetime?

20,000

Background

A great white shark can go through up to 20,000 teeth in its life. When one tooth falls out, a new one moves up right away. The teeth sit in several rows behind each other. This way the shark always has sharp tools for hunting.

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