Sharks Making Sounds

SOURCE www.the-express.com
A recent study has discovered that rig sharks off the coast of New Zealand make distinct clicking sounds, believed to be a stress or warning signal. This challenges the previous belief that sharks are silent due to the lack of sound-producing organs.

Key Points

  • First-ever recordings of sharks making sounds
  • Sharks produce clicks by snapping their teeth together
  • Proposed to be a stress or warning signal
  • Observations made on juvenile rig sharks

Pros

  • Reveals new information about shark behavior and communication
  • Opens up avenues for further research on shark sounds

Cons

  • The exact purpose of the clicking sounds is still unknown
  • More research is needed to fully understand the significance of these sounds