How much percentage of all oceans together does the Continental Shelf comprise of?

Q. How much percentage of all oceans together does the Continental Shelf comprise of?
Answer: 7.5 %
Notes: Continental Shelf is the extended margin of each continent occupied by relatively shallow seas and gulfs. Continental Shelf of all oceans together cover 7.5% of the total area of the oceans.

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