Here's why:
* The Story of Jonah: In the Bible, Jonah is swallowed by a large fish (traditionally interpreted as a whale, though some scholars suggest it could be a different large sea creature).
* Sharks and Whales: While both are marine animals, sharks are cartilaginous fish (meaning their skeletons are made of cartilage), and whales are mammals.
* The Connection: The story of Jonah being swallowed by a large fish is a classic biblical tale. It's possible that, in some interpretations, a shark could be considered a possible candidate for the "large fish" in the story.
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