Scientists Drop Cow into Deep Sea, Encounter Sleeper Sharks and Unexpected Visitors
TL;DR
Chinese marine researchers' experiment to study whale carcass scavenging in the South China Sea was disrupted when eight Pacific sleeper sharks appeared, marking their first confirmed sighting in the region. The sharks exhibited unusual behavior, including a queuing feeding system and eye retraction, sparking scientific questions and internet memes about their 'smiles.' The event highlights gaps in understanding deep-sea animal distribution and behavior amid shifting ocean conditions.
Topics:worldscience#animal-behavior#deep-sea-exploration#marine-biology#ocean-ecology#pacific-sleeper-sharks#science
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