Summer of the sharks? Attacks rise with steady average forecast
A bulletin notes several shark attacks including a boy losing an arm to a bull shark off the Panhandle and a banker bitten in the Bahamas with leg amputated. A Virginia Beach boy died after an attack. Ichthyologist George Burgess says counts may rise, citing 30 U.S. and 42 worldwide attacks in 2001 so far, with New Smyrna Beach reporting 20 incidents.
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Sharks Evolution and Anatomy Highlight Cartilage Skeletons
Sharks evolved over 400 million years ago with cartilage skeletons that also form human ears and noses. They possess rough skin with dermal denticles and streamlined bodies enabling speeds over 40 miles per hour, requiring constant swimming to stay aloft.
Shark Biology and Fishing Impacts Across the Seas
The article outlines shark physiology such as buoyancy from oily livers and denticles, feeding habits, and reproduction, noting varieties like basking and hammerhead. It cites uses of shark products, from cod liver oil to sharkskin leather, and details global fishing pressures and management debates.
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Sharks use senses to hunt and navigate the ocean
Sharks rely on sight in dim light and favor bright colors like orange and yellow. They detect prey by smell, electroreception, and the lateral line system. Ampullae of Lorenzini sense electrical fields, guiding hunts, while magnetic currents help orientation and navigation in reef and bull shark species.
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