University of Hawaii researcher studies how deep-diving sharks stay warm
Hammerhead sharks like it warm, but for a good meal they’re willing to get cold.
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Hammerhead sharks like it warm, but for a good meal they’re willing to get cold.
Researchers found that scalloped hammerhead sharks showed a unique behavior of holding their breath under cold water to catch prey. Read here.
These sharks are warm water animals but feed at depths where seawater temperatures are around 40°F, yet they need to keep their bodies warm to hunt effectively.
Sharks are ectotherms and their internal body temperatures usually reflect the waters they swim in. Holding their breath helps them function in the frigid deep.
Scalloped hammerhead sharks hold their breath to keep their bodies warm during deep dives according to a new study published today in Science.