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INTRODUCING DEEPWATER SHARKS How far down in the ocean does a shark have to live to be considered a deepwater shark? Oceanographers generally agree that any area below 984 ft. (300 m) is considered deepwater. To put this in perspective, the Eiffel Tower is exactly this height. Imagine how much water it would take to completely cover the Eiffel Tower. Another way to imagine this depth is to think about the tall buildings in your town. Normally one story is equal to 10 ft. (3 m). Imagine a building that is ninety-eight stories high! This is the beginning of the deep water. So far, the deepest part of the ocean that has been found is the

Imagine how much water it would take to cover the Eiffel Tower!

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