Question

How much percent of energy does a shark get from the sun?
Answer
What percent
Answered by GPT 3.5
Sharks do not directly obtain energy from the sun. Like all animals, sharks rely on an indirect form of solar energy. The sun's energy is captured by plants through photosynthesis, and then these plants are consumed by other animals, forming the food chain. Sharks obtain their energy by consuming other marine organisms, such as fish and marine mammals. Therefore, the percentage of energy a shark receives from the sun would be quite small, as it is several steps removed from the primary source.
Answered by GPT 3.5
It is difficult to accurately determine the percentage of energy that a shark ultimately receives from the sun, as it depends on various factors such as the shark's diet, location, and ecosystem dynamics. However, it is generally estimated that only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next in a food chain. This concept is known as the 10% energy transfer rule. So, if we consider a shark that consumes a fish that obtained 10% of its energy from the plants that captured sunlight, the shark would receive approximately 1% of its energy from the sun. Again, please note that these values are approximations and can vary in different ecosystems.