Keefer Madness: A Sharks vs. Penguins 'Tale of the Tape' For The Stanley Cup Finals
BOSTON (CBS) -- In honor of the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins battling in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals, Rich Keefe decided to pore over some fun facts about sharks and penguins for a "Tale of the Tape" in the latest round of "Keefer Madness."
Tale of the Tape: Sharks vs. Penguins
| Attribute | Sharks | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 60 mph | 22 mph |
| No. of species | 500+ | 17 |
| Maximum size | 70 feet | 7 feet |
| Oldest species | 400 million years | 62 million years |
Some other factoids:
- When a shark eats something it can't digest, it can vomit by thrusting its stomach out of its mouth then pulling it back in.
- Penguins have an organ near their eyes that filters salt out of salt water.
- The "cookiecutter shark" feeds by attaching its mouth to victims and carving out a hunk of flesh.
Verdict: Sharks in five.
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