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Differences
Between the two

These two species of marine animals share many more differences then similairities.  Sharks are large fish.  Whales are mammals like cats, dogs, and even humans.  Whales swim by moving their tails up and down.  Sharks swim by moving their tails side to side.  Sharks are cold blodded and have gills.  Whales are warm blooded and have lungs, meaning that they cannot stay under water for more then 2 hours.  And that's at the largest.  Sharks must always remain swimming so that they can continue breathing.  Whales can stop moving and sleep.  Sharks will attack humans and anything that moves.  Whales are very selective in their hunting.