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Sharks Use Earth’s Magnetic Field for Homeward Orientation, Study Shows | Biology – Sci-News.com
Bonnethead sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) rely on magnetic fields for their long-distance journeys, according to new research led by scientists from the Florida State…
Bonnethead sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) rely on magnetic fields for their long-distance journeys, according to new research led by scientists from the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory.
The bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo). Image credit: Tony Hisgett / CC BY 2.0.
Migration is common in marine animals and use of the map-like information of Earths magnetic field appears to play an important role.
While sharks are iconic migrants and well known for their sensitivity to electromagnetic fields,…
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