Have you ever had a dream pet in mind? Well I don't know about you but I do. My dream pet is a bala shark. A bala shark is a freshwater shark that can grow up to 16 inches long. The males grow up to 16 inches long and the females grow up to 14 inches long. I don't know their average lifespan but I do know that they grow fast. In pet shops they 3 inches long. Bala sharks need a tank that holds at least 40 gallons to survive because they swim around a lot. I have a betafish which is at beginner level to care for. Bala sharks are middle level for caring for. I love bala sharks and want to own one!