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Title: Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: dancinftuliptoes on January 23, 2005, 05:44:48 PM

How long will a shark survive in a chlorinated pool?

Title: Re:Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: Mr Amino on January 23, 2005, 11:09:10 PM

It depends on the type of shark, the size of the shark, and the amount of chlorine but my guess would be not very long at all.

Also, it is not salt water and I don't think that would bode well for the shark.  ;) ..Unless it is a Bull shark or some other species capable of tolerating fresh water.

I'd say most normal sharks would not survive longer than 12-24 hours.

Title: Re:Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: Mitch on January 24, 2005, 12:54:47 AM

11 hours 46 minutes and 13 seconds ;)

Title: Re:Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: jdurg on January 24, 2005, 10:30:28 AM

Well, how long would you be able to survive if you were ingesting bleach and inhaling bleach fumes?  That's akin to what the shark would experience since its gills would be taking in a dilute bleach solution.

Title: Re:Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: movies on January 26, 2005, 09:58:57 PM

Quote from: Mitch on January 24, 2005, 12:54:47 AM

11 hours 46 minutes and 13 seconds ;)

Dude!  Mitch trying the Price is Right style undercut!

I see your guess and raise you a "30 seconds."

 ;D

Title: Re:Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: dexangeles on January 27, 2005, 12:41:48 AM

if this is the price is right  ;) then u both over

i say 1 second

Title: Re:Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: movies on January 27, 2005, 11:56:17 AM

Quote from: dexangeles on January 27, 2005, 12:41:48 AM

if this is the price is right  ;) then u both over

i say 1 second

Blast!

Foiled again.

Title: Re:Sharks response to Chlorine
Post by: Donaldson Tan on March 07, 2005, 09:56:27 AM

you gotta be kidding me.. ROFL