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Sharks use Earth’s magnetic fields as a map when making long-distance migrations, scientists say – ABC News
Sharks are the ocean’s world travellers, and now scientists have found they use the Earth’s magnetic fields to navigate.
Sharks are the ocean’s world travellers, swimming thousands of kilometres a year to their favoured locations.
But how do they pull off these impressive feats of navigation without looking out for landmarks?
Key points:
- Sharks swim vast distances, with many returning to the same locations every year
- US researchers have found sharks use magnetic fields to orient themselves towards their preferred site
- Their magnetic navigation could explain why sharks from the same species are genetically distinct…
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